Starting September 2026
Aim- To promote inquiry and knowledge of Garden Plants which are unusual and not commonly in the trade.
To encourage participation in plant conservation and propagation by Present or Past Students of Horticulture.
To widen the friendship base and knowledge of Plant Heritage in Dorset.
The Offer. The scheme offers a chance to travel in UK and Europe to learn about propagation and growing of unusual but garden worthy plants. This could be to Gardens, Nurseries, Plant themed Conferences or Similar.
This is open to applications from former and current students of Horticulture in Dorset or working or learning in Nurseries or Gardens in Dorset. The grant can be used for travel or budget accommodation or maintenance for the duration of the stay. The grant could be up to £1000 depending on funds and quality and range of the bid.
Conditions. The applicant should submit a written statement in their own words, indicating where they intend to travel and the ambition of the visit.
There will be two closing dates for applications. This will be assessed by the Plant Heritage committee after a simple interview, and accepted or rejected by email. Within six months of return the applicant should submit an article for the Year Book about their visit and findings or prepare a short talk for the Plant Heritage group at one of the monthly meetings.
Deadlines for Applications.
- 31st November for Winter -Spring
- 30th April for Summer- Autumn
Apply by email to Alexandrob.ab@gmail.com or hard copy to Plant Heritage Bursary, Cox Cottage East Morden BH20 7DL
