Some of the many awards and qualifications proudly displayed in Helmut's office.

These medals are awarded by the German Nurseryman's Association for supply of outstandingly good plants to an exhibition.

An honorable diploma in garden design, from Nantes in France.

As a "Gärtenmeister", Helmut is qualified to train horticulture students at his nursery.

You might recognise some of these books. Less obvious from this picture is the fact they are all translated into German!