Peter has been lecturing on and assessing Royal Horticultural Society courses at Bedford College since 2018 and has been a self-employed horticulturist since 2017.
This work involves garden maintenance and design, horticultural consultancy, talks to garden clubs and societies, and plant sales.
Experience
Peter’s other work in the industry has included nursery work and plant production, as well as varied interests within the amenity sector, including working as a gardener and helping train gardening staff at Age UK Milton Keynes.
His experience includes:
- Horticulture Lecturer & Technician – Bedford College (5 Years)
- Gardener – Age UK Milton Keynes (2 Years)
- Horticulturist – Manea School of Gardening (1 Year)
As part of his studies, Peter has conducted experiments into the role of sound on seed germination and propagation success, as well as researching tree diseases and the business development of horticultural organisations.
Other specialisms include the cultivation of unusual fruits and exploring the future of gardening.
Education, Memberships & Awards
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Master of Horticulture (MHort) – Distinction
- Dissertation Award for study on the effect of sound on plant growth
- Chittenden Award for achievement throughout the course
- RHS Level 3 Diploma in the Principles & Practices of Horticulture
- RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles & Practices of Horticulture
- Winner of the Fred Roche Foundation (FRF) Award
