Located just outside of Oslo, Gjennestad Gartnerskole is the only private horticulture school in Norway. Founded in 1946, the school has approximately 150 students, 100 of whom live on campus. It is a training ground for young horticulture workers who will most likely end up working for other landscapers or start their own businesses.
Gjennestad Gartnerskole has operated a Walker mower for four years. Previously, it operated a small tractor that just couldn't hold up mowing the 4.8 hectares around the school's property.
"I enjoy myself when I drive the Walker," tells Dag Arneson, head master for the park. "It maneuvers very easily around the trees, and it's a good machine overall." In addition, he says, "Operating a Walker is like dancing with a lady, except you have more control with a Walker.·
The school offers a three-year degree in horticulture. Although learning to operate a Walker mower may not be part of the curriculum, graduates take with them valuable Walker experience they can put to use in their new jobs.
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