Johnsons Nurseries invests in people through plant health training
Johnsons Nurseries has renewed its Plant Healthy certification for the sixth consecutive year, while celebrating the success of ten employees who have completed specialist Plant Health training.
The achievements underline the family-run business’s commitment not only to plant health and biosecurity, but also to investing in its people and developing skills across the nursery.
Based between York and Harrogate, Johnsons supplies between five and six million plants and trees annually to the landscape and garden centre sectors. Maintaining high plant health standards is central to its operations, making employee knowledge and training essential.
The latest training programme has strengthened employees’ understanding of pest and disease identification, preventative measures and effective biosecurity procedures throughout the growing and distribution process.
The ten employees completing the programme are Wayne Atkinson, Jill Rose, Tyler Lonergan, Ruby Waldron, Ashley Robinson, Nigel Robinson, Freya Lamacq-Wigham, Levi Riley, Jordan Riley and Alex McCutcheon.
Jonathan Whittemore, Commercial and Business Manager at Johnsons Nurseries, said: “Plant health is fundamental to everything we do, from growing and caring for millions of plants each year to ensuring they reach our customers in the best possible condition.
“Renewing our Plant Healthy certification is an important achievement for the business and reflects the hard work and dedication of our teams across our nursery sites.
“We're equally proud of the employees who have completed their latest Plant Health training. Investing in our people and developing their knowledge is essential to maintaining high standards, protecting our plants and supporting the long-term sustainability of the horticultural industry.”
With more than a century of horticultural experience, Johnsons continues to make staff development and plant health key priorities, recognising the important role its people play in protecting the business and the wider industry.