The Professional Gardeners' Guild
Formed in 1977, The Professional Gardeners' Guild was originally a society for Head Gardeners and Garden Managers. Over the years, it has evolved to include assistant gardeners, single-handed gardeners, students, self-employed gardeners, in fact anyone who makes their living through professional gardening. It will be primarily of interest to those working in the private and heritage sectors
In 2010 the Guild introduced a category of affiliate member, for those who are interested in the aims and activities of the Guild, but who don't make their living from gardening.
The Guild is managed entirely by fellow professional gardeners and is funded by membership subscriptions. It aims to promote gardening as a profession, and to put gardeners in touch with each other, through its Journal and through regular regional and national meetings.
PGG members in the News
Kenwyn Pearson...
Former Cadogan Estate Head Gardener, Ken Pearson has been awarded the London Spade from the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association in recognition of outstanding services to horticulture and horticultural training.
Michael Hickson...
Many congratulations to Michael Hickson on being award the Victoria Medal of Honour by the Royal Horticultural Society, an award well deserved. Michael has been and is an avid supporter of the Guild and this award is probably long overdue.
The PGG now has two members that hold this highly prestige award (see John Humphris below).
Peter Hall...
Congratulations also go to Peter Hall, a keen PGG member, formally Head Gardener at Powis Castle who has been awarded an Associate of Honour by the RHS. Peter is currently working as a Gardens Advisor for the National Trust.
PGG President John Humphris is awarded the VMH...
Congratulations to John Humphris, President of the PGG,
on his award of the Victoria Medal of Honour by the
Royal Horticultural Society in 2009.
John has also recently been awarded life membership of
the PGG, in recognition of everything he has done for the Guild.
Colin Porter is Professional Gardener of the Year!
Congratulations to Colin Porter on being awarded the title of Professional Gardener of the Year 2009 at the recent Horticulture Week Landscape and Amenity Awards ceremony. Colin, seen here (centre) receiving his award from Guild Chairman Tony Arnold and awards presenter Alan Dedicoat, works for the North Devon Hospice in Deer Park, Barnstaple.
