Formed in 1977, the Professional Gardener’s Guild is a society for Head Gardeners, Garden Managers and those others engaged in horticulture (such as Assistant Gardeners, Students, Botanists, Consultants, etc) employed within Private Gardens and establishments run in a similar way.

The objectives of the Guild are:
• To promote and encourage professional contact, communication and co-operation between gardeners.
• To promote the better management and maintenance of gardens and designed landscapes, especially those of historic, horticultural and botanical value.
• To promote and encourage the exchange of ideas and information on all aspects of professional gardening (including the use of both new technology and traditional skills) by means such as meetings, conferences and publications.
• To promote training of an appropriate kind at schools, colleges and the work place, in order to provide the horticultural industry with skilled gardeners and garden managers.
• To promote gardening as a profession and to assist in the placement of professional gardeners in private employment.
• To promote and maintain close links with related organisations.

The Guild has a growing membership with over 900 members from across the UK, Ireland, Europe and North America.

The Guild is managed entirely by fellow professional gardeners and is funded primarily by membership subscriptions. It remains the only organisation to cater solely for the professional interest of those employed in Private Sector Horticulture.

• Gatherings; Held throughout the year in a variety of gardens throughout the UK, Ireland and North America.
• The Journal “The Professional Gardener”; Produced quarterly containing articles and events of topical interest from and for the members. More Info
• Employment Liaison; Current vacancies are advertised through the Guild - only accessible to members.
• Legal Advice; Free legal advice available on any matter
• Events, Conferences, Study Tours & more!

For information about joining the Professional Gardeners Guild visit their website at
www.pgg.org.uk

The Professional Gardener Magazine