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
From January 2010, the Guild will introduce 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 News 
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.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 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.
