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Fellows

Read about the experiences, adventures and travels of the RHS/GCA Interchange students

Current Fellows

USA to UK |  Abby Cushing

Abby, the RHS Interchange Fellow for 2025/26, looks forward to expanding on her knowledge of the design and maintenance of public gardens, honing her skills in fine gardening, and exploring community-based programmes within these settings. With experience working in gardens in the US with varying climates, such as The Botanical Garden of Georgia, Longwood Gardens, and Wethersfield Estate and Garden, she also looks forward to experiencing gardening in the diverse climates of the UK.

UK to USA | Ben Middleton

Ben, the GCA Interchange Fellow for 2025/26, is looking forward to working at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania, where he hopes to deepen his horticultural experience and work with a range of new and exciting plants. He is particularly interested in stepping out of his comfort zone and learning more about glasshouse growing, propagation and caring for Orchids. After completing a master’s degree in philosophy, Ben changed tack to become a gardener and was self-employed before pursuing his horticultural training with the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme and applying for the RHS/GCA Interchange Fellowship. 

Past Fellows

Liz Ciskanik

Liz Ciskanik

Libby Bettney

Libby Bettney

Adam Banks

Adam Banks

Hattie Moore

Hattie Moore

Sam Fry

Sam Fry

Silas Zoeller

Silas Zoeller

Alumni

Where do they work now?

  • Ashley Edwards – Head Gardener, Crocus, Dorney Court
  • Grace Elton: CEO of Tower Hill Botanic Garden 
  • Mildred Fockele: Vice President of Horticulture and Garden Director at Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Michael Dosmann: Curator of Living Collections at The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

  • Nigel Dunnett – Professor of Planting Design, Vegetation Technology & Urban Horticulture, University of Sheffield
  • Ronan Watson – Landscape Architect, The Eden Project
  • Stephanie Jutila – Executive Director, Toronto Botanical Garden

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