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Skills

HORTICULTURAL TRAINING

 

  • Complete RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (4 commendations).
  • Cambridge University Botanic Garden Certificate of Higher Education in Practical Horticulture and Plantsmanship.
  • Professional Gardeners’ Guild Diploma in Practical Horticulture.

DESIGN EDUCATION

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies IUAV Institute of Architecture Venice.
  • Diploma in Garden Design from the English Gardening School (based at the Chelsea Physic Garden).

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

 

  • Professional experience gained in three different countries.
  • Over ten years of hand-on experience in amenity, ornamental, and botanical horticulture.
  • First-hand experience of Japanese gardening and flora (plant choice, pruning and bonsai).

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES

 

  • Certificates from the recognised associations of the English industry of horticulture and landscaping (NPTC, PASMA).
  • Legal qualifications in the use of the tractor driving, chainsaw, chemical spraying, wood-chipper, brushcutter and strimmer, scaffolding towers.
  • Training in dry stone walling, hedge laying, risk assessment, manual handling, first aid.