Soil specialists provide consultancy to growers, growing media manufacturers and horticultural retailers on soils, growing media and plant nutrition. They may also teach courses on soils and plant nutrition
My work is very varied with a diverse customer base including large growing media manufacturers and commercial nurseries as well as private garden owners. I have been lucky enough to work with organisations such as the National Trust and retailers such as Marks & Spencer and B&Q.
Get some practical experience, for example, with a nursery, landscaper, consultancy company or horticultural research station, as well as the right qualifications and get out and meet people.
I like working with people so consultancy work is perfect for me. I also teach about soils and plant nutrition on relevant training courses, which I really enjoy. I gained a lot of my 25 years of work experience working for consultancy ADAS. I have been self-employed for the last 10 years and am still passionate about soils and growing media – you can only grow healthy plants with a healthy soil.
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.
