We are proud to announce the successful completion of our fourth in-house Plant Identification Training Program since launching the initiative in 2023. The latest session—held throughout spring and concluding on June 19th, 2025—underscores the company’s commitment to continuous learning and horticultural excellence.
As one of the UK’s leading commercial nursery growers, Johnsons has cultivated quality plants for over a century. With five sites across the Vale of York, the company produces 5 to 6 million plants annually, supplying projects nationwide.
This seasonal training has now become a cornerstone of Johnsons’ annual staff development calendar, complementing previous autumn, winter, and summer sessions. The program forms part of a wider, year-round educational framework designed to grow specialist plant knowledge across departments.
The Spring/Early Summer 2025 cohort saw 21 employees from diverse roles take part in the 9-week course, which focused on expanding understanding of seasonal plant varieties. At the program’s closing ceremony, Production Director Robert Richardson presented certificates to the successful participants.
Molly Buckle, Florence Marsden, Louise Roberts, Aaron Ferraioli, Henry Greaves, Jack Woodworth, Harry Helman, Tom Laws, Matt Falokun, Kayleigh Shaw, Jordan Riley, Levi Riley, Ben Gannon, Josh O’Brien, Mark Swallow, Simon Maddison, Moshtaq Miri, Kobe Williams, Chris Pitwood, Shelley Pawson, and Joel Constanza.
Special recognition goes to Florence Marsden, Louise Roberts, and Ben Gannon, who each earned a perfect 10/10 score in every session they attended—an outstanding achievement reflecting their dedication and consistency.
Commenting on the program’s continued success, Graham Richardson, Johnsons Group Managing Director, said:“With four successful plant ID programs completed since 2023, we’ve built a strong foundation for continuous learning at Johnsons. We’re proud of the progress our team has made and excited to continue this momentum. Our 2025 plans include further development of these training sessions, along with expanded Plant Health and bespoke horticulture training later in the year.”
As the company looks ahead, Johnsons remains firmly rooted in the belief that nurturing people is just as important as growing plants.
Posted 30th Jun 9:23am
