Essential Garden Design Diploma
An overview of all aspects of garden design
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The long time leader in all matters horticultural based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden delivering inspiring, career-building courses. Whether you’re beginning your gardening journey or stepping toward professional design, our programmes combine expert teaching, practical learning and real-world confidence. Our diplomas are recognised worldwide & many leading garden designers and gardening personalities have trained with us.
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one year Good Gardening Diploma Course
Our diplomas are globally recognised.
one year Good Gardening Diploma Course
Acclaimed Diploma Gardening Courses
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
Certificate in Garden Design
For those who cannot attend in person, this correspondence course guides you step-by-step through the
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Certificate in Caring for Your Garden
Correspondence course guiding you through the seasonal and routine tasks to make and maintain a
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Short Gardening Courses
EGS Spring Garden Tour Oxfordshire
Spring Garden Tour Oxfordshire.
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Gardening for Beginners 2026
Often given as an unusual and useful present! Our popular course is led by
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I can’t explain how grateful I am to all of you for helping me grow my garden design abilities and discover a talent I never knew I had. I could not have achieved what I have achieved, without all of your help, guidance and support. Thank you.
Graduate - Garden Design Diploma 2020