Grow Careers North

Grow North! Returns in 2025 to Askham Bryan College near York. Bringing together horticulture students and early-career horticulturists for a day of inspiration, networking and learning with the theme of “New Skills for a New Era”.  Taking place on Wednesday 19 November. Check-in at 9.30AM for a 10.00AM start. Full schedule to follow shortly.

This year the day will be more interactive; with dedicated workshop sessions showcasing the latest in robotic horticultural equipment, battery-powered tools and how drones and A.I. are being utilised within the horticulture industry. We’ll be joined by horticultural businesses, employers and industry organisations from across the region for networking and careers information.

Headline speakers include garden designer and Churchill Fellow the Cloud Gardener, Jason Williams, as well as broadcaster and plant influencer Michael Perry aka “ Mr Plant Geek".

Registration Information

If you are a current student at any of the colleges below, please register for this event directly with your college as organised field-trips are arranged for you to attend as part of your course.

Askham Bryan College - Contact Steve Bassford/Louise  Walsh

Bishop Burton College - Contact Elliot Ostler/Mo Kinnes

Shipley College - Contact Kate Paterson

Northumberland College - Jamie Shakeshaft

Everyone else should register using the link, below. The event is open to all current and prospective horticultural students, school leavers, career-changers and early-career horticulturists. Registration required, ticket sales go live on Wednesday 15th October.

Places are limited, if you can no longer attend please either contact your college contact or email: [email protected] so that your place can be offered to someone else.

Register from 15th October