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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 RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire; RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex and RHS 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. Each local RHS Garden will serve as a hub, allowing communities to gain practical knowledge. Your support will help nurture a diverse workforce – essential for maintaining gardens, parks, and green spaces for future generations.

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

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 RHS Gardens recognising your contribution to a greener future