I have worked in the Horticulture and Wildlife conservation industry for 17 years, starting in the commercial plant sales sector, I have progressed into heritage horticulture where I found my calling.I am now an experienced horticulturalist and plantsman having spent 12 years working in some of the most beautiful National Trust gardens in the south east, I share my passion for my career and personal interests through my Instagram page @hantsheadgardenerI am currently leading a talented and dedicated team of gardeners in managing three very different gardens; Hinton Ampner, Uppark and Winchester City Mill. My particular strengths are:- Experienced plantsman, with a deep understanding of how to care for a wide range of rare and unique plant collections, including herbaceous, woody and aquatic plants. - Extensive background across a variety of horticultural and conservation disciplines, from botanical collections and productive kitchen gardening to heritage horticulture. - Passionate leader, I enjoy getting the best out of my team and using coaching and mentoring techniques to create talented gardeners, who help care for our wonderful gardens - Significant experience of the heritage horticulture industry and all of the challenges and opportunities that it faces.- Enthusiastic and passionate in engaging with the public and always seeking to create unique, memorable and engaging opportunities to share our heritage and plant collections.
Listed skills include Project Management, Gardening, Visitor Experience, Event Management, and 7 others.
