Steinfurt celebrates new horticulturists: 26 graduates are taking off!

Steinfurt celebrates new horticulturists: 26 graduates are taking off!

On July 9, 2025 the time had come: 26 graduates of the technical school in Steinfurt were able to receive their well-deserved diplomas. Among them were 22 specialists in gardening and landscaping as well as some workers who had trained in this exciting area. The festive release ceremony was attended by numerous representatives of the green industry who sent their congratulations to the new specialists. Michael Reiffenschneider, deputy chairman of the Münsterland district association in the VGL NRW, emphasized the importance of the new gardeners and wished them much success in their careers. Manfred Roeßmann, district gardener, joined in the congratulations.

Who performed best? It was Florian Tenberge from Assing Garten- & Landschaftsbau GmbH in Gronau who took the crown with outstanding achievements in gardening and landscaping. Henning Schulze Elpert and Phil Rethmann from Ludger Otte GmbH from Ibbenbüren came in second place. The workers were also happy: Björn Schultejann and Tim Kröger, both from Learning Promote e.V. in Ibbenbüren, were distinguished by the best final grade in their field.

Training in gardening and landscaping

Anyone who decides to train as a gardener in gardening and landscaping can dedicate themselves to an exciting and diverse activity. How Training compass explains, gardeners design aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces and develop creative concepts that both enhance the natural environment and address customer needs. Extensive knowledge of plants, trees, shrubs and flowers comes into play because it is important to know which plants thrive in different climates and how to care for them.

In the practical final exam in gardening and landscaping, which is set out in Section 11 of the Ordinance on Vocational Training, the examinees must create a landscape gardening work within a maximum of five hours. This consists of five complex tasks that require not only technical skills but also a well-thought-out plan. The aim here is to examine the various aspects of gardening - from reading implementation plans to planting trees and flowers, such as Chamber of Agriculture reported.

The role of gardeners at a glance

Gardeners are not just craftsmen, they are also creative minds. They plan gardens, create beds and lawns and take care of the installation of irrigation systems. Collaboration with customers is essential for them in order to integrate their ideas into the garden design. The projects are coordinated together with landscape architects and construction managers, which requires teamwork and good communication. Gabot highlights the importance of integrating such skills into the training process.

The graduates from Steinfurt show that they are ideally prepared for the challenges in the green industry. With their skills and knowledge, they are ready to sustainably design and enhance the flora in gardening and landscaping. This is not only a step towards your professional future, but also a benefit for the environment and the community.