Congratulations to Samuel Collins from University of Sheffield. Samuel, studying for his Landscape Architecture degree, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape & Horticulture Students of the Year for the Yorkshire and North East region. Samuel used to hate gardening… but after being offered £1 an hour to weed the back garden, he […]

Congratulations to Caroline Bailey from London College of Garden Design. Caroline, studying for her Diploma in Garden Design, has been selected as one of our 2026 Garden Design Students of the Year for the South Thames region. With a love of plants and gardening, Caroline has switched careers from TV and film production and connected

Congratulations to Steve Partridge from Capel Manor College. Steve, studying for his Professional Gardener Level 2 City and Guilds Practical Horticulture diploma, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape & Horticulture Students of the Year for the North Thames region. Steve has a five-year vision of developing his landscape skills and aiming for

Congratulations to Finlay Lisk from Wiltshire College. Finlay, studying for his Level 2 Horticulture Operative diploma, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape/Horticulture Students of the Year for the South West region. Finlay has felt an immensely positive impact from his apprenticeship. As an autistic student, he has found a greater confidence with

Congratulations to Isobel Curran from Cornwall College. Isobel, studying for her BSc (Hons) Horticulture (Garden & Landscape Design), has been selected as one of our 2026 Garden Design Students of the Year for the South West region. Enthusiastically supporting how landscape and design can positively impact environment and society, Isobel has gained confidence to take

Congratulations to David Thomas from Bridgend College. David, studying for his Level 2 Practical Diploma in Horticulture and Landscaping, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape/Horticulture Students of the Year for the Wales region. Qualifying like previous national winner Archie Matthews for the World Skills Final in landscaping, David has been able to

Congratulations to Josh Crouch from Merrist Wood College. Josh, studying for his Level 2 Horticulture and Landscaping BTEC, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape and Horticulture Students of the Year for the South Thames region. Josh has had his “a-ha” moment where he realises that the landscape sector is exactly where he’s

Congratulations to Joseph (Joe) Lynch from Pershore College. Joseph, studying for his Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture, has been selected as one of our 2026 Landscape & Horticulture Students of the Year for the Midlands region. Balancing his timber and gardening business alongside his college studies, Joe has demonstrated his organisation skills, time management and