Horticulture and all the jobs that come with it are completely overlooked and unappreciated as a career option. Younger people aren’t exposed to the option of vocational studying or apprenticeships; meaning horticultural careers are declining. In this video I discuss what drew me to the career and why I encourage others to follow this path.
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I just got a receptionist job (today is the start of my second week), its mostly just sitting around and news flash: I hate it. Now my ultimate goal is (was) to be a graphic designer, now I'm seriously questioning that, I love art and drawing and designing, but despite that passion I'm truely dreading spending my working life in offices.
Now, would it be stupid for me to at age 20, to completely uproot my plans and just go for horticulture? it's something that really does interest me, and I think I could really enjoy it if I work hard.
so uh… is it doable? am I being ridiculous? the only kind of gardening I really do is look after my Nans dingy garden and a few of my own herb plants, As well as weeding, god I love weeding and I don't know why
I had a question, loved your explanation of the field btw.
So I’m currently interested in both being a med lab tech but I like horticulture also
I’m wondering if there’s a happy medium for both. Like would they go together?
great video thanks for sharing
I have degree in bsc horticulture from India what jobs can I have in ur country plzzzz reply
i've been really trying to find reasons to go into horticulture because i really love it and i want to make a career of it, so i'm so happy to have found your video!
well being in a city…the only job in demand are landscape horticulture or weed grower, and all of those require a drivers licence…
~ if you are really into nature…you don't want to drive cars…cause thats not sustainable for the environment and non appreciative of nature.
Hi I got offered by my Boss the option of him paying for my college expenses to study horticulture. Was hoping that you could tell me more about it. I work for a landscaping company. I've been working there for 5 years now. So honestly I never thought about making it a career. I do love flowers and plants in general. I got it from my grandmother. Is just that I'm a little scared because I dont know much about it. Or what I could do or how it would change my job so much. Please guide me so I can understand more about it and see if its fitting to the kind of person I am. Thank you.
Great video! I'm thinking of going into Horticulture, so it's extremely useful to hear from someone young what its really like.
Hi Eleanor! I work full time so I am looking to study horticulture alongside my current job until I can make the switch! – do you need a degree or are there any other ways of getting the right qualifications?
09:20 what you want but really really want…you wanna you wanna (if you wanna be my lover you gotta get with my friends) lol
Hi Eleanor, after watching your video l am interested in learning more of the Horticulture. I have always been interested working in the outdoors but never really had an idea of what field to go into. I was thinking of doing some volunteering for the Wildlife Trust to get more experience. Do you think this would help?
I think I will return to school and finish up my degree in horticulture. Ive been missing something the last 4 years
Love this! Thanks for sharing. When I was 18 I was told "You shouldn't go into Horticulture, you will never be able to find a good job." I have found the exact OPPOSITE of that to be true. I'm 27 now, and have had SO MANY opportunities and know that there is a LOT of opportunity out there in our industry.
Thanks Eleanor, gave me a bit boost after weeding gravel paths for the day!
Eleanor, thank you for making the time to make this video. It has really helped enthuse me as I am currently considering this career change. Complete agreement with all your points and your passion is infectious. Best wishes to you in all you do.