Cultivating Knowledge Autumn/Winter 2025 Welcome to our Autumn/Winter newsletter! I love this time of year, although you will probably hear me say that about every changing of the season. I love autumnal colours, reds, oranges, yellows, and the promise of cosy nights. I particularly love the change in seasonal produce and the opportunity to put together meals based on what we have harvested and preserving ready for the winter ahead. In this edition, along with wonderful articles written by some of those who have attended our recent events, we hear updates from a number of our WRAGS trainees, and WRAGS alumni members. As a new cohort of trainees completes their WRAGS placements, I’m fascinated to hear about their continuing journeys in horticulture and look forward to reading about them in our alumni group on LinkedIn. Gardening builds a strong sense of community and connection. Our 125 history is testament to that. As we move into late autumn and winter, I encourage you to: Share your knowledge - mentor a new grower, contribute to our forums, or simply chat with a fellow member about what worked (or didn't!) this season. Get involved - we have lots of interesting learning this autumn and your participation makes all the difference. Stay connected - join our LinkedIn alumni group, attend our events, connect on social media and keep the conversation going This is an exciting time for Working for Gardeners, and I'm thrilled to be leading us forward in the footsteps of amazing people and the rich heritage that brought us here. Thank you for being part of our vibrant community!
1 Cathy Hastie Chair