Why is it that youngsters today grow up enjoying (and taking for granted) the good things in life, but not caring, or knowing, where much of this bounty actually comes from.
\nThe fruit and veg that fill our grocers\u2019 and supermarkets are simply buyable consumerables to a child or teenager \u2013 not produce that has been grown from a seed.<\/p>\n
In fact in contemporary society there appears to be, among our younger generations, a distinct lack of interest in, or awareness of, the beauty and purpose of nature.<\/p>\n
Our national curriculum may look at the subject of nature in a dispassionate, clinical way, in classes such as Biology and sometimes Art, with the odd \u2018still life\u2019 assignment.
\nBut where is there time and space for a real appreciation of nature?\u00a0 Why can\u2019t there be a slot in the busy school day for a gentle walk and a guiding hand to help pupils contemplate the beauty of the creation around us…<\/p>\n
It is little wonder, then, that we can often grow up detached from our earthy roots and connections and loose sight of the real value of life on our planet.\u00a0 But there is no excuse for such horticultural apathy and ignorance, with the availability of our courses.<\/p>\n
The subjects cover every imaginable interest \u2013 from crops (eg. flowers\/vegetables\/fruit\/nut production), plant varieties and trees, to herbs, home gardening, landscaping, nursery and propagation and much, much more.\u00a0 And there are good, stable careers to be had in the horticultural world.<\/p>\n
Ever considered working in one of the many notable gardens England has to offer?
\nOr training as a garden designer?\u00a0 Or growing organic vegetables commercially?
\nOr running your own nursery?\u00a0 The possibilities are multiple \u2013 and we can provide you with the knowledge and know-how you need to get going.<\/p>\n