Time is running out for those considering entering the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2003 competition, organised by the Institute of Horticulture.

The competition is open to anyone involved in horticulture who will be under 30 years of age on 1 July 2003, whether they are employed in production or amenity horticulture, or studying for a horticultural qualification.

The competition is run in three phases: local heats, branch finals and lastly, the national final, to be held in May 2003. Plenty of prizes have been made available for all levels. The overall winner will collect the Percy Thrower Travel Bursary worth £1,500. This funds a horticultural tour anywhere in the world. Previous winners have visited New Zealand, the Himalayas, the US and various parts of Europe.

Further entrance details can be obtained from Angela Clarke at the IoH on 0207 245 6943. Email ioh@horticulture.org.uk