The role

Gardeners look after parks, gardens and green spaces. Many gardeners are self employed, but those not keen to pursue this option, can find jobs wth local authorities, private companies, the Royal Parks, botanical gardens and voluntary organisations such as the National Trust. Some gardeners work for garden centres.

A gardener's tasks include:

A florist is a professional who specialises in the selection and arrangement of flowers and plants to sell to the general public or to businesses.

Florists need to use imagination, flair and a lot of artistic ability to create original designs for a variety of occasions. Arrangements can include fresh flowers, dried flowers, ribbons, foliage, other plant material, and  ornamental features.  They must also know about the structure and needs of different flowers and plants to keep them in the best condition and prolong their life.