Ian Wright, National Trust Garden Consultant in the South West, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Associate of Honour’ for horticulture, an award given by The Royal Horticultural Society to persons who have given distinguished service.

Ian received this award in recognition of his 35-year career.

Ian, who lives in Cornwall, is currently the lead Garden Consultant for the South West caring for 50 important gardens and also manages a team of conservation specialists.