For more than 15 years, Henk Boers (73) traveled the world doing horticultural projects. It has taken him from Turkey to China and from the Bahamas to Dubai. He wrote a book about his experiences: Henk Boers: Westland Horticultural Globetrotter. At Rodi, he tells his story.
"I had actually never thought about the fact that you could also work outside Europe, but it seemed like a good idea. I stayed there for two years. Then, I also did quite a few shorter projects in China, Armenia, the Bahamas, and Ivory Coast. I also worked in Dubai for a super-rich sheikh."
Is it really true that Dutch horticulture is so highly regarded?
It is 100 percent true. Wherever I go, everyone knows the Netherlands in that field. They also proudly tell their customers: 'We have one from the Netherlands.'
Henk continues with horticultural tours 'as long as he enjoys it.' Read the whole story here. (NL)