
- MSc in Fungal Technology from University of Kent
- BSc (Hons) Plant Biology from University of Leeds
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Education from University of Huddersfield
- BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Landscape and Horticultural Technology from Askham Bryan College
- Countryside & Agriculture,
- Garden Design
Michael Myers
I read Plant Biology (BSc) at Leeds University and Fungal Technology (MSc) at the University of Kent. I ran my own landscaping business for many years supplemented with lecturing and organising courses for Harlow Carr. I write for local and national press and have just had my first book published. Most recently I completed the Master of Horticulture with the RHS.
- 2017-Present - Consultant for City and Guilds qualifications
Question setting, marking and moderation
- 2017-Present - Advisor for the Royal Horticultural Society
Horticulture Advisor
- 2017 - Winner of the Byng Cup (National Intermediate Aggregate)
Most points at Alpine Garden Society shows
- 2017 - Published a book called "Conoscere e coltivare i Bucaneve"
Italian publication on snowdrops
- 2016 - Published a book called "Conoscere e coltivare le Hepatica"
Italian publication on hepaticas
- 2011-2014 - RHS Master of Horticulture (MHort)
Self-study
- 2007 - Post-Graduate Certificate in Education
Studied at the University of Huddersfield
- 2005-Present - Skipton in Bloom committee member
Craven College representative
- 2001-Present - Employed at Craven College
Initially as a part-time tutor
- 1995 - Elected Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB) & Chartered Biologist (CBiol)
- 1993 - RHS Diploma in Horticulture
Self-study
- 1992-Present - Established garden design and maintenance business
Now primarily involves talks to garden clubs and specialist plant sales
- 1992-94 - Post-graduate research on mycorrhizas
Studied at the University of Sheffield
- 1992 - Elected Member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture (MCIHort)
- 1991-92 - MSc in Fungal Technology
Studied at the University of Kent at Canterbury
- 1991 - Elected Fellow of the Linnean Society of London (FLS)
- 1991 - Winner of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition
National competition organised by the Institute of Horticulture
- 1990 - Winner of the Leeds Naturalists’ Prize for the best second year student in Plant Biology
At University of Leeds
- 1988-92 - Employed at Oland Plants
Vacation work as plant propagator
- 1988-91 - BSc (Hons) Plant Biology
At University of Leeds
- 1986-87 - Employed at Royal Horticultural Society's Garden, Wisley and Nottingham Recreation Department
Sandwich year employment
- 1985-88 - BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Landscape and Horticultural Technology
At Askham Bryan College, York
- 1985 - RHS General Examination in Horticulture
At Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate
- 1984-85 - Employed at Harlow Carr Gardens
One year pre-college work experience