Landscape and garden expert

Trade Union for landscapers and gardeners?

This post is prompted from a comment left by Steve Jeffries on the Victorian Kitchen Garden article.

Steve said, "I would urge all Land Based workers, join your Trade Union, protect yourself from this attack on your hard earned rights, for which people died. After all, your bosses organise, so why shouldn't you?"

It's an interesting comment but I feel it has been made with little thought for land-based business in the United Kingdom; quite honestly, if a trade union existed, many, many very well run land-based enterprises would go to the wall.

Skilled and experienced gardener required - Lutterworth in Leicestershire

Careers - Experienced and skilled GARDENER required for large garden comprising both formal and informal areas. The garden includes herbaceous borders, shrubberies, lawns, trees, orchards and a vegetable garden with greenhouse.

RSPB Media Manager needed

This job would suit me to the ground....if I was based in the UK, I would seriously consider applying.

• We are looking for a talented media professional to drive our media relations activity, helping us increase popular and political support for the RSPB and its work. You will need an excellent nose for news, great leadership, management and influencing skills, plus a track record of delivering hard-hitting stories and campaigns in traditional and new media. Political nous, a sense of humour and a commitment to wildlife and the environment are essential.

More info: RSPB Media Manager

The Landscape Juice Network passes 900 members

It seems just five minutes ago when the Landscape Juice Network welcomed its 800th member - it was in fact the 9th December 2009.

I am delighted to say that less than two months later and the site has passed the 900 mark.

It's not fair to single out any one member for a special mention but it was a significant event today when Lantra Sector Skills Council joined up.

The first year of business is the hardest

If anyone can survive their first year in business they have ever chance of making it a long term success.

There was a very warming message posted today by Steven Whitaker on the Landscape Juice Network - Steven lists how he spent his budget and asks other traders for their comments.

"I'm just coming to the close of my first season in the business and wanted to share some thoughts on equipment. I wanted to start out under my own steam, and with just a few grand saved up I needed to spread it very thinly indeed."

Seeking horticultural work in London and Cornwall

We have two Landscape Juice Network members who are seeking to re-locate and are looking for employment.

Andrew Fereday is a founding member of LJN and is leaving Halifax, West Yorkshire to start a new life close to London after Andy's wife Cat, took a job promotion there.

Open Association of landscape industries

Last Wednesday I fired a shot across the bows of the British landscaping industry with the message 'change or die'.

'An open letter to the APL and BALI - A time for change' was meant to be provocative and I certainly wasn't worried if it made certain people uncomfortable; In fact, making our current incumbents uncomfortable was part of the aim and a necessary side effect of what I proposed and have been saying for a long long time.

An open letter to the APL and BALI - A time for change

I write to you on behalf of all good landscapers and garden maintenance workers who are employed within the horticulture trades.

Times are hard - for many it will not get better. For some businesses and individuals, things will never improve and they will be forced to give up what they love; For others, time has already run out.

Tree professional needed by Microbee

Microbee are looking for a Tree Surgeon/Arborists/Climbers/Groundsman to work across London operating from Wimbledon SW19.

Qualifications: CS30, 31, 38 & 39 plus 2 Years experience.

Chartered or experienced part III Landscape Architect required

If you are an experienced or qualified landscape architect currently looking for an placement then I suggest you click over to Adler recruitment.

Anne Lee tells me that they are in urgent need of someone to assist play areas and
development control schemes.

The candidate will be expected to assist with design, site visits, preparation of contract documents and consultation work.