Over almost 30 years, The English Gardening School has built up an unrivaled international reputation for delivering courses for all gardeners, from the green-fingered beginner to the professional garden designer.  Conveniently based in Chelsea, with practical learning in Hampshire, we offer Short, Distance and Diploma courses in horticulture, plantsmanship, garden design and botanical painting.


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News, Tours, shows and exhibitions

Rosemary Alexander appears on Russian Television during recent tour. Rosemary Alexander gave a 3 day Master Class in St.Petersburg, Russia to 20 designers from many different states. Press Release …

2013 Botanical Painting scholarship winner

Addicted to Dixter

Practical Horticulture graduate wins Silver at Hampton Court

EGS students at Chelsea Flower Show 2012

Duchess of Bedford congratulates EGS graduate

Upcoming short courses
Garden Makers Day - 28th February 2013

Three creative garden designers discuss their philosophy and approach.  Luciano’s elegantly balanced gardens which exude an easy formality. Tom’s ensemble pieces combine naturalistic planting with a gently persuasive design style. Xa Tollemache creations perfectly combine the house the garden and the landscape. An inspirational day with three foremost garden makers. Full details …

Planting through the Seasons with Chris Marchant …

Planning and Planting for Continuous Colour with Toby Buckland …