Tregothnan is delighted to offer this training opportunity in conjunction with HBGBS.
Fabian Lee is currently enjoying the diversity of life at Tregothnan, a total contrast with years spent in and around London. This image sums up the day of 14th December 2009, taken at 4pm just north of the Southern hemisphere garden.
A summary of the projects being undertaken by Fabian will be published here shortly.
We had a fabulous time with Laurie Kerr, our first 'Heeby Geeby', these are some thoughts from Laurie.
"I began working at Tregothnan Botanic garden on the HBGB Scheme in the middle of August and cannot believe 3 months have gone past already!
My experience at Tregothnan has given me hundreds of new skills and experience of working in a truly breath-taking environment. I am involved in a major re-development of a section of the garden incorporating a Southern Hemisphere plants. I have planted a tea plantation which Tregothnan is now famous for. I have been given responsibility of developing the vegetable garden, growing food for the mansion and I can now drive a tractor! I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to work alongside John Price- a Camellia expert to collect some cuttings from what is thought to be the oldest collection of indoor grown Camellia’s in the UK at Chiswick house. We are propagating these plants to ensure their survival. My first plant collecting mission!
Every day is different in the garden and I am enjoying every minute of it. Every person I have met has been really welcoming and helped me to settle in and enjoy my year here. I have my own cottage and small garden on the estate allowing me to practice my skills and grow my own veg. It’s an amazing opportunity and lovely to become part of this historic landscape. I am looking forward to spring and seeing the garden at its best!"
We offer you a unique chance to upgrade your skills through practical experience in historic and botanic gardens. We also offer shared accommodation within walking distance of the Garden.
Bursary scheme trainees receive on-site training and mentoring and are encouraged to undertake National Occupational Standard’s units (see www.Lantra.org.uk) at level 3. The trainee’s horticultural diary, research projects and regular plant identification tests all contribute to a valuable portfolio of practical experience and level 3 skills.
Requirements: Practical horticultural experience, an interest in historic gardens.
Download reports from the Laurie's year at Tregothnan. Diary plant ident southern hemisphere garden
