I'm Helena and I’ve been passionate about Horticulture for over 30 years.  After leaving school in the early 1990's I studied at Askham Bryan College where I gained a HND in Horticulture and a B.Sc (Hons) in Land Management and Technology I'm an active member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture Judge for Yorkshire in Bloom and will be a Horticulture Advisor for the RHS at several garden weekends in 2024.

I’ve worked in many different roles in the Horticulture sector, from landscapers to private gardens, nurseries and garden centres.  For the last seventeen years I have been sharing my knowledge and love of plants and gardens as a lecturer and vocational assessor. 

My aim is to help people make the most of their gardens.  I will listen to what you want to get from your space and advise you on how to achieve your goals.  I can teach you how to care for your plants, develop new areas or spruce things up for a special occasion.  

If you want a more hands on approach to your garden but don’t know where to start I can support you with private gardening tutoring.  I am also available for talks and workshops to schools, community groups and organisations in the West and North Yorkshire region.  

For commercial clients and schools I can also offer bespoke training  tailored to your needs.

Please contact me for further information