Archives: Speakers
Chris Bridgman
16 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Open to All: Creating a more equal, diverse and inclusive industry Making horticulture more accessible to all has been a hot topic for the last few years – and rightly so. A more equal, diverse and inclusive industry allows for more creativity and has been known to produce a thriving workforce – one that draws on each team member’s individual backgrounds and experiences. Our panellists have all been working towards diversifying horticulture and ensuring it’s an attractive industry to as many people as possible. BIO Chris Bridgman is currently the Vice-Chair…
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16 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Open to All: Creating a more equal, diverse and inclusive industry Making horticulture more accessible to all has been a hot topic for the last few years – and rightly so. A more equal, diverse and inclusive industry allows for more creativity and has been known to produce a thriving workforce – one that draws on each team member’s individual backgrounds and experiences. Our panellists have all been working towards diversifying horticulture and ensuring it’s an attractive industry to as many people as possible. BIO Phil Tremayne is General Manager of…
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16 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Open to All: Creating a more equal, diverse and inclusive industry Making horticulture more accessible to all has been a hot topic for the last few years – and rightly so. A more equal, diverse and inclusive industry allows for more creativity and has been known to produce a thriving workforce – one that draws on each team member’s individual backgrounds and experiences. Our panellists have all been working towards diversifying horticulture and ensuring it’s an attractive industry to as many people as possible. BIO Darryl Moore is an award-winning garden…
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15 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 3pm – 3:45pm Going International: Broadening Your Horizons Award-winning garden designer Peter Donegan MSGD has designed too many projects abroad, from Gold medal and People’s Choice at Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show to two sensitive landscapes at a 13th century chateau. He’ll share his experiences, from winning the work to managing the projects, and the benefits of being bold and taking your practice international. BIO Peter Donegan MSGD is an international and local landscape architecture and garden design practice borne in 2001. From design, consulting, advice and project management to the design of…
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15 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm Green Design Audit: Progress through collaboration Developed by Nicholsons, the Green Design Audit has already been incorporated into RHS shows, helping to reduce carbon emissions by 28% across two garden categories at this year’s Chelsea. But it could have a wider impact if adopted by the industry. Leading organisations come together to discuss its launch and offer insight into the potential of the audit in reducing our carbon footprint. BIO Rachel runs an award-winning SGD registered design practice with a team of four in Scotland. Working with professional landscapers, local plant…
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15 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Bridging the Gap: Bringing new entrants into the landscape industry Lantra and BALI are working in partnership to understand the barriers to the uptake of apprenticeships by landscaping businesses. Through Lantra’s established research methodology, the project will hear from employers, within the landscaping sector, to understand the barriers as well as informing future solutions. Hear from Wayne Grills, CEO of BALI, and Marcus Potter, CEO of Lantra, talking about the importance of the research and how both organisations are supporting new entrants into the sector. 15 0ct – Pro Landscaper Theatre…
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15 Oct – Pro Landscaper Theatre / 10am – 10:45am Finding Your Niche: Passion| Anger| Mission Debbie Carroll will share her story of 20 years as a garden designer – the highs, lows and even anger that have shaped her unique journey. To her surprise she has become an expert, not in wildlife friendly gardens as she expected, but in care and dementia gardens. Whether you’re a new or established designer, her story may reveal new opportunities, questions or insights to finding your own niche. BIO Debbie Carroll is a garden designer passionate about gardens being well used and well loved…
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15 Oct – Inspire Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm Finding Support: Funding Your Show Garden A panel of designers share their experiences on finding and working with RHS show garden sponsors, hosted by RHS corporate partnerships manager Sophia Notghi. BIO Mike is a highly accomplished multidisciplinary architect and designer with nearly 20 years of industry experience. His work has garnered numerous accolades, including a prestigious gold medal for his *Addleshaw Goddard Junglette Garden* at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Mike is a passionate advocate for sustainability and urban greening, principles that are central to his practice. Since founding his studio…
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15 Oct – Inspire Theatre / 2pm – 2:45pm Finding Support: Funding Your Show Garden A panel of designers share their experiences on finding and working with RHS show garden sponsors, hosted by RHS corporate partnerships manager Sophia Notghi. BIO Juliet Sargeant’s Hampton Court Lion King Garden sponsored by Disney Theatres, London, won Best Show Garden, this year and was awarded the RHS Environmental Innovation Award. Juliet first garnered unprecedented attention for her Modern Slavery Garden in 2016, where she won a Gold Medal and The People’s Choice Award. Juliet is now sought-after, by sponsors, who are looking to make a…
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16 Oct – Stone Theatre / 11am – 11:45am Stone Transforming Communities This session will explore the award-winning Elephant Springs project in Elephant & Castle and explore how the use of stone has transformed this city-centre public space. BIO Anthony joined Hardscape as a Project Co-ordinator in 2004 whilst at University. After graduating in 2005 he joined the team full-time and became Logistics Manager. Towards the end of 2006 he moved into a sales position as North West Sales Manager and developed the role to greater success and accomplishment for the company. In August 2014 Anthony was promoted to UK Senior…
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