Scotland’s National Horticultural & Gardening Society
Supporting and encouraging gardening in Scotland, sharing knowledge and experience of growing in Scottish conditions.
The Society seeks to promote, encourage and support a wide range of horticultural and gardening interests, including a range of educational projects. Helping to promote horticulture to the next generation of gardeners and horticulturists in Scotland.
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Growing in Scotland is different
Scotland’s weather is changeable, sometimes referred to as four seasons in a day!
The temperature is generally lower in Scotland than the rest of the UK, although it is slightly warmer on the West Coast than the East Coast. Lower light levels, lots of rain and wind all contribute to a wide variation of growing conditions across Scotland.
We are hiring!
Part-Time, Temporary (Maternity Cover) Horticultural Educator at The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society.
Are you a passionate horticulturalist with a flair for education and a knack for nurturing growth in people as well as plants? We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Part-Time Horticultural Educator to join our team for a maternity cover position, working three days a week (19 hours). The role will last for approximately twelve months with a possible option to extend.
This role requires a self-starter with a passion for delivering excellent horticultural education to our varied groups. The position will be primarily based at our office at Saughton Park, Edinburgh with occasional travel required to education sites.
A varied and rewarding role, you will be part of a team developing and delivering engaging horticultural education programs.
Looking ahead to Grow & Show Together 6th & 7th September
Grow & Learn Award Scheme
Grow & Learn is a person-centred award, recognising individual progress and achievement in horticulture. Our awards are inclusive, individualised and offer life skills based education for all.
Grow & Learn aims to address a large gap by offering an alternative learning opportunity for those who find mainstream learning challenging.
