Read about the experiences, adventures and travels of the RHS/GCA Interchange students
Teddy, the RHS Interchange Fellow for 2026/27, is passionate about the curation, cultivation and interpretation of living plant collections. Having gained experience at the Arnold Arboretum, Cornell Botanic Garden, Planting Fields Arboretum and New Jersey Botanical Garden, he is eager to explore public horticulture in the UK. Teddy looks forward to immersing himself in Britain’s garden culture, particularly rock gardening, alpine plants and bulb cultivation, and sharing his experiences with the US gardening community.
Indigo, the GCA Interchange Fellow for 2026/27, began her horticultural career as an apprentice at Ventnor Botanic Garden before working in specialist nurseries and returning as a horticulturalist. She later joined Kew as a Diploma student, developing her skills and enjoying its horticultural community.Indigo is excited to work across the Longwood gardens, gain new experiences, build professional connections and share her passion for the natural world with others.
Abby Cushing
2025/26 RHS Interchange FellowLearn more about Abby''s placement from the USA to the UK.
Ben Middleton
2025/26 GCA Interchange FellowLearn more about Ben’s placement from the UK to the USA.
Liz Ciskanik
2024/25 RHS Interchange FellowLearn more about Liz’s placement from the USA to the UK.
Libby Bettney
2024/25 GCA Interchange FellowLearn more about Libby’s placement from the UK to the USA.
Adam Banks
2023/24 RHS Interchange FellowLearn more about Adam’s placement from the USA to the UK.
Hattie Moore
2023/24 GCA Interchange FellowLearn more about Hattie’s placement from the UK to the USA.
Where do they work now?
Intern at Longwood Gardens
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