Really enjoyed the Grand Final of the @cihort Young Horticulturist of the Year competition. 8 superb regional finalists all performed brilliantly in the Grand Final. Congratulations Sam as the winner and, Adam & Frank (who was the Scottish Regional winner) who finished in 2nd & 3rd places. Great knowledge on show and good to see the next generation of professionals already shining in the industry.
#horticulture #yhoty #charteredinstituteofhorticulture
🌿 And we have a winner!
Congratulations to Sam Finch, crowned Young Horticulturist of the Year 2026 at Rochdale Town Hall. 🏆
A huge thank you to all 8 finalists for their incredible dedication and skill, and to our sponsors who make this national competition possible. 🌱
#YHOY2026 #YoungHorticulturist #Horticulture #GrandFinal #ThankYou @arnemaynardgardendesign
We’re revealing the answers to the plant identification and pest & disease round, completed by contestants ahead of the main Young Horticulturist of the Year competition.
How many of our audience members know the answers…? 👀🌿
#YHOY #Horticulture #Competition
And the scores at the halfway point are in… 👀
It’s all still to play for as our Young Horticulturist of the Year finalists battle it out in a closely contested Grand Final! 🌿🏆
Stay tuned for more updates… #YHOY #Horticulture #Competition
Our contestants won’t have to go it alone in this year’s Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Final, thanks to our generous sponsors Hampton by Hilton Rochdale - managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts, who have kindly gifted all finalists and guests one of their fabulous rubber ducks! 🐥
#YHOY #Horticulture #Competition #RubberDuck
With a warm welcome from the Mayor of Rochdale, this year’s Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Final is officially underway!
We’re delighted to be gathered in the stunning setting of Rochdale Town Hall for this year’s competition.
Good luck to all of today’s contestants! 🌿🏆
#YHOY #horticulture #competition
Thanks to our sponsor @hamptonbyhilton for 100 fabby ducks that are currently sat patiently waiting for everyone arriving @rochdaletownhall tomorrow!
Young Horticulturist of the Year Grand Final!
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Help us to showcase the exciting and varied career opportunities in horticulture: Grow Careers Reel Competition
From Grower to Gardener, Designers, Garden Writers, Landscapers, Scientists, Retailers, Propagators, Agronomists, Horticultural Therapists, Educators, Influencers and everyone else we want you to spotlight your role and why it is important.
We are hosting a short-form video competition, where horticulturists can create and submit up to a 60-second Reel that explains what their role entails. There’s a chance to win a £500 cash prize for the best Reel.
Unsure how to get started? Don't worry, we recently hosted an online 'Reels Masterclass' with Mr Plant Geek Michael Perry where Michael spoke about how social media can help develop your career and provide practical tips on how to create videos around your unique job role. If you missed it or could just do with a refresher ahead of submitting your entry, a copy of the recording can be found on the website.
To find out more, view the terms and conditions and how to enter, visit our website: .uk/grow-careers-reel-competition/
