Award-winning tree grower Eliot Barden on peat, biosecurity and horticulture careers
Eliot Barden headed a field of 15 to win AIPH young international grower of the year at IPM Essen in January.
But at the start of his career, which began at the age of 15 with an RHS evening class, some teachers were not encouraging about his prospects (a not uncommon experience for many in the sector} and one which informed his current role as production and education manager for mature tree supplier Majestic Trees.
"Not everybody is cut out for an office job. I think people that show interest [in the outside world and the environment] need to be encouraged into it and I think that's through…
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