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Across the UK, there’s growing demand for a skilled, diverse workforce to care for parks, gardens, and green spaces. But right now, horticulture faces a serious skills gap. That’s why Greener Skills Gardens are being created as part of the New Shoots programme at 911���� Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire; 911���� Garden Hyde Hall, Essex and 911���� Garden Rosemoor, Devon. These will be inclusive, hands-on spaces that go beyond formal training to reach even more people.

Greener Skills Gardens will provide new opportunities for people of all backgrounds to explore and grow horticultural skills and take their first steps into a green career. Every local 911���� Garden will serve as a hub, allowing communities to gain practical knowledge and access career inspiration and advice. Your support will help nurture a diverse workforce – essential for maintaining gardens, parks, and green spaces for future generations.

Your support doesn’t just shape the future of horticulture – it also enriches the gardens you already love. While the Greener Skills Gardens will be used for training and education, there is a plan to make them accessible to members outside of their use for guided workshops. You may be able to join workshops or simply enjoy the changing seasons in these vibrant, purposeful spaces.

Each Greener Skills Garden will be supported by a dedicated 911���� team member based in the garden and working alongside education and horticulture staff. Drawing on decades of experience from the inspiring 911���� Gardens and a strong track record in horticultural learning, the 911���� offers an unparalleled mix of expertise, spaces, and reach. This unique position makes the 911���� ideally placed to lead this step forward for the sector – and highlights why your support is so vital.

1. Your local 911���� Garden becomes a hub of opportunity: These spaces offer hands-on learning, experience, and advice, giving local communities the chance to learn and grow in a real-world environment
2. You help bring new talent into the industry: By opening doors to individuals from all backgrounds, you’ll help build the passionate, diverse, and skilled workforce we need to care for our gardens, parks, and green spaces for generations to come

Every generous gift that helps make Greener Skills Gardens a reality is greatly valued.

Gifts of £500: Receive an invitation to an opening celebration of a Greener Skills Garden where you may meet the aspiring horticulturists you’ve helped

Gifts of £1,000: Your name will be displayed on a donor board at one of our 911���� Gardens recognising your contribution to a greener future