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I’d love to know, what kind of roles/people is horticulture industry missing? Is there a particular strand of work that needs more people? Do we need more gardeners do we need anything else? From time to time, we see that schools need more Maths teachers or more English in certain years - but what about horticulture? What are we missing at the moment? Feel free to share

After getting my baccalaureate I decided to complete my career in horticulture department as technical commercial in horticultural production🍀💚.

Crash Courses and Pivoting https://buff.ly/3yN4dBj #bfrdpwy #aginternship #RightRisk This past Tuesday morning, my car was packed, I had coffee in the front seat, and I was fully ready to arrive in Dubois, Wyoming, for my internship at Mae Orchard Blooms. As I began the long drive to Dubois from Nebraska, the quality of my car’s driving seemed to decrease with every hour, and the check engine light popped on as I crossed the Wyoming border. By the time I reached Laramie, I was uncertain of my car’s ability to make the remaining five hours. Several phone calls, auto-center trips, and hours later, it was apparent my vehicle was not fit to complete the drive, and I wouldn’t be able to arrive at my internship until Thursday. While this sudden change of plans was frustrating, my internship host, Brandie, said something that applies to multiple facets of life: “Things happen and then we just pivot”. While this phrase might seem simple, it’s a reminder of the unpredictability we often face and the flexibility required to adapt, something that will come in handy to remember as I begin to learn about flower farming. Besides a life lesson, I got a crash course in all things peonies on Friday. I was introduced to the many variety of peonies on the farm, and what each kind brings to the table (literally). This is the time in the season where all it takes is a heat wave for the peonies to bloom, the calm before the storm. Brandie showed me how to process the cut blooms by cutting three leaf sets up from the plant, recording the amount of stems from each variety that was cut, and placing them in water in the cooler. Brandie’s criteria for a good cut flower variety (it varies from the grower and the type of plant) is how easy the variety is to establish in Wyoming’s unpredictable climate, the length of the stem, how long the blooms last in the vase, and how many buds per plants are produced. I also learned how to debud the side buds on peonies. These are essential to remove because they divert the plant’s energy from producing large, main buds on the plants. Something I would like to challenge is rethinking what I know about plants and growing them. I am studying botany and have several years of informal gardening, landscaping, and floral design experience under my belt. Yet, for all of my head knowledge on the subject, I know little about what it actually takes to start and run a flower farm. Just from the first day and a half, it sounds like flower farming is mostly about finding what works in that climate and for your personal preferences. Things aren’t always conventional or happen the way the textbook or Pinterest board predicts. This redirection has given me a whole new wave of appreciation for the hands-on experience I am getting this summer from Brandie. It is also challenging me to think more about what I would want my future flower operation to look like, in a way that works for me. Many practical que…

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE QUALIFIED? For the past few months, I’ve been taking Master Gardener classes through Washington State University. It’s like drinking from two firehouses with a week devoted to each topic, including botany and plant pathology, pesticides and fertilizers, wood and herbaceous plants, fruits and vegetables, vertebrate pests and entomology. Not to mention plant problems, landscape design, greenhouses, soil, and irrigation. Most of my classmates are quaking in their boots with the prospect of having to dispense sage advice if someone approaches them at a plant clinic with a shriveled leaf, expecting them to identify the plant, share the Latin name, and determine its woe. As the weeks pass, words and concepts, which seemed foreign a few weeks ago, are now familiar. While we’ll all progress from students to interns, and eventually, Master Gardeners, we’ll need years of additional study, attending events, and engaging with other Master Gardeners before we’re somewhat competent. And even then, we may only be proficient in specific areas, like pruning, growing native plants, or raising worms (vermiculture). So, what does it mean to be qualified? Throughout my career, I’ve worked with countless people who talked the talk, and had years of experience, but struggled to do the work. They hid behind a veneer of competence, skirting tasks that are tactical or extend beyond their self-imposed narrow scope, fearful they’ll be exposed. A key part of our training as Master Gardeners is permission to say, “I don’t know,” and then research the answer. The ability to not only admit what you don’t know, but the resolve to find the answer, learn the necessary skills, and confer with experts is what turns a neophyte into a qualified professional.  _______ Like what you read? Check out my LinkedIn profile. I'm a qualified marketer looking for my next gig.

It's Day 3 of #GreenCareerWeek! Explore our 140 career profiles to get a glimpse of how many different careers you can find in horticulture: seedyourfuture.org #seedyourfuture #yearofplantpower #horticulture #plantscience #STEMlearning #naturenevercloses #greencareers #plantcareers

#digitalbhem Hello everyone, task completion: Iris flower classification Welcome to an inspiring journey into the world of iris flower classification at Digital Bhem internship task ✨ Grasping Iris Flower Classification: The process of classifying iris flowers involves training machines to distinguish between different species based on features like sepal length, sepal width, petal length, and petal width. This task is crucial in fields such as botany, horticulture, and ecological research. 🔍 Significance of Iris Flower Classification: Species Identification: Provides accurate identification and classification of various iris species, supporting researchers and botanists in their studies. Biodiversity Conservation: Aids in monitoring and conservation efforts by offering insights into the distribution and abundance of iris species. Horticulture and Gardening: Helps gardeners and horticulturists in choosing suitable species for cultivation and landscaping. 🛠️ Essential Techniques and Technologies: Machine Learning Algorithms: Utilizing algorithms such as Decision Trees, Random Forests, and Support Vector Machines (SVM) to classify iris flowers based on their characteristics. Feature Extraction: Identifying and extracting relevant features from iris flower images or measurements to input into machine learning models. Model Evaluation: Evaluating the performance of classification models using metrics such as accuracy, precision, and recall. 📊 Practical Applications: Botanical Research: Automating species identification and classification in botanical research initiatives. Conservation Biology: Tracking changes in iris populations to guide conservation strategies. Commercial Horticulture: Helping nurseries and flower growers in selecting and breeding iris varieties for commercial purposes. 🌱 Harnessing AI in Botany: Iris flower classification showcases the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in botanical sciences. By leveraging AI capabilities, we can enhance our understanding of floral diversity, contribute to conservation efforts, and appreciate the stunning beauty of iris flowers. Join us on this enthralling journey at the crossroads of nature and technology! github :https://lnkd.in/gdJHKBsD #machinelearning #internship #digitalbhem

..Severn Gorge Horticulture and Arboriculture Ltd Are No More.. As I'm a complete newbie (And Idiot) when it comes to Ltd Companies, i have just made a Huge error and got Compulsory Strike Off Orders against Severn Gorge Horticulture and Severn Gorge Arboriculture Ltd. This is mostly due to a situation that i thought i had sorted but, as i had not responded to a couple of messages in a timely manner, Companies House has Struck Off both companies 😕 Not too worry to much though, as i was going to Dissolve both companies anyways as, the dynamics and Work Scope has now changed so i would of needed to change Business name and logo along with new SIC Codes Severn Gorge Horticulture and Arboriculture Ltd will resume in a slightly different and better guise, I'm also in the process of setting up a Brand New company as well, so... .......Watch This Space.... I will be more proactive as to Companies House procedures etc and i will get an Accountant and Bookkeeper straight away as this is processes i didn't have in place, thus, this is what got me in trouble. And on another note, I'm one step away in being accepted onto the most Prestigious RHS Course that is available, this is the. RHS Master Horticulture program, a Post Grad Degree... How Exciting Is That 🙂 ................................................................. #severngorgehorticultureltd #severngorgearboricultureltd #shropshirebusiness #shropshirechamberofcommerce #federationofsmallbusinesses #charteredinstituteofhorticulture

Our final ten have been chosen for the YPHA Launch Success Challenge! Meet Ella Miles who is currently a Level 3 Horticultural Apprentice. We asked her a few questions to get to know her: 🌿Tell us something you're good at, or have trained in, that you think will be useful for the LSC programme: I think that my qualifications in art and product design complement my ongoing horticultural training through transferable skills whilst enabling confidence in my creativity. This will be useful for the LSC programme. 🌿Tell us something interesting about you outside of horticulture: I have carried out animal conservation research in Madagascar. Including projects on butterflies, lemurs, birds, amphibians and others. 🌿And something interesting within horticulture? I rediscovered my passion for horticulture during my product design A-Level where I designed a ‘hydroponic curtain’ - a hydroponic system mounted in a window recess. Ten delegates have been chosen to take part in YPHA's brand new accelerator programme, designed to prioritise and progress many of the skills that horticulture relies upon but often fails to nurture. Our lucky ten will be split into two teams, and will compete to bring to market a brand new, currently unnamed variety of begonia; culminating in an official launch at Gardeners' World Live 2025. With thanks to the generous support from our panel of sponsors, and with great gratitude to Launch Success’ Headline Partner, Peter Moore. Floramedia Group Floramedia UK Westland Horticulture Ltd Beekenkamp Plants B.V. Pöppelmann TEKU® BPOA- British Protected Ornamentals Association British Association of Landscape Industries Natalie Boynton Jeremy Costello Mollie Higginson Sarah Want Megan Warren-Davis Kyle Ross BSc APHP Liam Cleary Abigail Stocker Boyd J Douglas-Davies Jane Lawler Michael Perry Liz Dowling Eve Kerrigan Jennie Kwan #ypha #launchsuccesschallenge #horticulture #careersinhorticulture #launchsuccess #business #YPHALSC #programme #careers #upskill #learn #marketing #photography #presentation #pitching #plants #nature #environment #newproductdevelopment #NPD #commercial #education #youngpeople

HortWeek survey finds horticulture on curriculum and peat clarity biggest asks for political manifestos https://lnkd.in/ei9F69fm #Horticulture #Peat #Politics #GeneralElection

How to Becoming a professional in hydroponics for vegetable production involves gaining a deep understanding of plant biology, the principles of hydroponics, and the practical aspects of setting up and maintaining a hydroponic system. Here are some steps you can take to become a professional in this field: **1. Education:** This might involve obtaining a degree in a related field such as Horticulture, Botany, or Agricultural Science. Some institutions offer specialized courses in Hydroponics. **2. Hands-On Experience:** Practical experience is crucial. This can be gained through internships, working in a greenhouse or garden center, or setting up your own hydroponic system at home. **3. Certification and Training Programs:** Various institutions offer certification programs in hydroponics that can enhance your credibility as a professional. For example, the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center offers a Hydroponic Greenhouse Tomato Intensive Workshop. **4. Stay Updated:** Hydroponics is a rapidly evolving field, with new techniques and technologies being developed regularly. Joining professional organizations, attending seminars and conferences, and subscribing to relevant publications can help you keep up to date. **5. Develop Business and Marketing Skills:** If you plan to start your own hydroponics business, you'll also need to understand the basics of business management and marketing. This might involve taking additional courses or gaining practical experience. Remember that becoming a professional in any field is a journey that involves continuous learning and adaptation. The steps above can provide a solid foundation, but the most important thing is to be passionate about what you're doing and willing to put in the time and effort to continue expanding your knowledge and skills. #Hydroponics #Techniques #Professional #Sulimanali Dr.Suliman Ali