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Horticulture degree and careers

Last post 22-06-2009 10:39 AM by HW. 1 replies.

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  • 21/06/2009 10:08 PM
    • Cosmo
    • 21 Jun 2009
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    I have been offered the chance to study a HND in Horticulture at Pershore College, with me then studying for 1 extra year to top it up to a BSc.

    Would you recommend I did this?

    I have limited knowledge, but would love a career in horticulture. I don't necassrily want to do simple tasks like mowing lawns in back gardens. Instead, I'd love to be a gardener for the National Trust/large estates, or working for a council.

    I am 28, by the way. I'd be 31 upon graduation and would have no work experience. Is this likely to be an issue?

    Are there many jobs for graduates out there? Are there many jobs in the big cities, or is it usually based in rural areas?
  • 22/06/2009 10:39 AM
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    • Leics
    • 22 Jun 2009
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    My advice would be it's never too late to go get a degree!

    A good option is for you to try to get some voluntary work, and build up some networking contacts. Mowers and weeders are always required so you could earn some pocket money from this!

    Most National Trust Grdens are in rural locations away from the big cities.

    Council vacancies tend to be for ride-on verge mowers, coupled with chain-saw use, which isn't what I would term gardening.

    Hope this helps.