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You say that you are "a qualified horticultural advisor". Is that a degree, diploma, registered paper of some sort? It's not a term or 'title' that I have heard of before, and might qualify myself. If I have the background.

Please do tell what and where this qualification can be found? Thank you

Hello Nature Guy,

The best thing is for you to contact your local college and find out about horticultural courses, I believe that the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) one is good .

I have years of experience in horticulture and the company that I worked for sent me on lots of courses before I did a course with the HTA (Horticultural Trading Association). This was offered through my company as well as NVQ Level 1 and 2 which was a three year apprenticeship.

I am still registered with the HTA, a course where I learned a lot from. Experience is the key, that is gained by practical as well as lots of theory study.

Also, some of the home study courses are good. Expensive, but it means you do not have to wait until colleges enroll again. I have done one, they are worth the money.

I hope this helps.

Nigel.