Stone Federation
Sue Moss Recently Sue has been working on re-developing the Master of Horticulture, which is a degree-level award and the Royal Horticultural Society’s most prestigious qualification. In an ever-evolving horticultural industry, they needed to ensure that their content reflected the latest research both in the UK and internationally. They worked closely with industry professionals to ensure that their new content both inspires and challenges their candidates. After extensive research, they realised the need to make the award even more accessible to their international audience. Traditionally the programme required candidates to travel to RHS Garden Wisley for the launch of each module – this has all changed. The course is now delivered through their online Virtual Learning Environment. This shift has not only allowed them to target previously untapped audiences, but also gives their UK candidates greater flexibility. When redeveloping the programme, it was essential to them that the MHort was flexible, as the qualification is designed for professional horticulturists who wish to study whilst working full time. The MHort has been in existence since 1913, so in some aspects it has been challenging to alter pre-conceptions about the award, as well as ensuring they exceed the RHS’s high standard of education.
Stone Federation Great Britain is the official trade association for the natural stone industry with over 100 years’ experience in connecting garden designers, landscape architects, specifiers and clients with the finest stone professionals. We act as the source point for all things stone and your impartial reference point. We are delighted to be working with the LANDSCAPE show as this is a sector that has a strong synergy with the natural stone industry. Natural stone is a fantastic material for the landscape sector; from large city centre projects through to domestic gardens. Our membership is made up of both the most well established and widely respected names in the industry, alongside the most innovative and creative of natural stone firms, which enables us to expertly resource your requirements. We can help you from project conception right through to the end and beyond, covering everything from stone selection and sample sourcing through to finding a stone professional and providing technical advice. To access a wealth of free resources and to help find the ideal natural stone firm for your next project, go to www.stonefed.org.uk or email us at enquiries@stonefed.org.uk.
Sue Moss will be speaking at the LANDSCAPE show this September in Battersea Park, register for free at www.landscapeshow.co.uk to attend her seminar session.
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