The English Gardening School

The long time leader in all matters horticultural based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden. Our diplomas are recognised worldwide & many leading garden designers and gardening personalities have trained with us.

+ Adolfo Harrison + Adam Shepherd + Alex Mitchell + Amelia Bouquet + B Brooks + Butter Wakefield + Byron Thomas + Camilla Windsor-Clive + Caroline Foley + Cleve West + Emilie Bausager + Emma Tipping + Fiona Cadwallader + Frederic Whyte + Holly Johnston + Griselda Kerr + Henry Agg + Jo Thompson + Joanne Edmonds + Joe Swift + Kate Coulson + Lucy Bellamy + Manoj Malde + Philip Barnes + Polly Nicholson + Pollyanna Wilkinson + Rachel de Thame + Ruth Willmott + Sophie Lane Fox + Tania Compton + Tilly Ware + Flora Scouarnec + Victoria Pease-Cox + Tom Eno +

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one year Good Gardening Diploma Course

Our diplomas are globally recognised.

Acclaimed Diploma Gardening Courses

Diploma

Essential Garden Design Diploma

An overview of all aspects of garden design
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Diploma

Good Gardening Diploma

Our internationally renowned signature course, covering training in the more serious aspect of horticultural practice
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Distance Learning Gardening Courses

Distance

Garden Design

For those who cannot attend in person, this correspondence course guides you step-by-step through the
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Distance

Caring for Your Garden

Correspondence course guiding you through the seasonal and routine tasks to make and maintain your
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Short Gardening Courses

Short

Gardening for Beginners 2025

Often given as an unusual and useful present! Our popular course is led by
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