Testimonials

"Ben has ... gained valuable experience which has made him into a first class gardener/plantsman. In recent years he took a lead role in co-ordinating the restoration of the Pillar Garden at Hidcote and Mrs Winthrop’s garden adjacent, much to the acclaim of advisors and others."

 

"Ben is a very committed and thoughtful gardener who leads by example and works well within a team... and he has always struck me as cheerful, confident and a good communicator. He has also supervised other careership students and has done much to pass on his knowledge and skills to them."

 

"Ben is hard working, competent and self-motivated, his honesty is beyond question."

 

"Ben is a good listener, careful and courteous. He has a pleasant personality and is keen to please."

 

"Ben [has a] high standard of work along with a very good knowledge of plants, machinery, safety requirements along with his diligent time keeping…He is a young man with an active conscience and has a sound work ethic."