A lifelong connection
Being part of EGS doesn't end when your course does.
Whether you want to build on your existing skills, take your interest in a new direction, continue learning from leading practitioners or exchange ideas with like-minded people, there are many opportunities to stay connected and involved.
After all, just as a garden is never finished, neither is a gardening education.
A community that continues beyond the classroom
For more than 40 years, EGS has brought together people with a shared passion for horticulture.
That connection continues long after your course has finished and our alumni are an important part of the school community.
As well as returning for further study to build on the knowledge and skills already gained, there are visits to exceptional gardens, alumni events and opportunities to reconnect with tutors and fellow students.
Whether gardening for pleasure, or developing a professional practice, EGS offers opportunities to keep learning, make new connections and be part of a wider horticultural community.
Your Alumni Benefits
Being part of the EGS alumni community opens up opportunities to keep learning, discovering and connecting. From exclusive events and garden visits to continued study and preferential course pricing, our alumni benefits are designed to help you stay connected to the School and the wider world of horticulture.
Continued learning
Partner discounts
Alumni events
Stay connected
Advanced learning
Diploma Alumni
Alumni Pricing: 10% discount
Graduates of our Good Gardening Diploma or Essential Garden Design Diploma receive a 10% reduction on all other EGS courses including diplomas, short courses and seasonal garden tours.
This benefit is available whether you graduated recently or studied with EGS many years ago. Please note, this does not include events and courses held exclusively for alumni.
Short Course Progression
Alumni Pricing: 5% discount
Students who have completed selected EGS short courses can receive a 5% progression discount when moving on to the relevant diploma:
- Gardening for Beginners Receive 5% off the Good Gardening Diploma.
- Introduction to Garden Design Receive 5% off the Essential Garden Design Diploma.
Distance Learning Progression
Alumni Pricing: Full course fee credited
If you complete one of our qualifying Distance Learning courses and decide to progress to the corresponding EGS diploma, we will deduct the full cost of your Distance Learning course from the diploma fee.
Caring for Your Garden → Good Gardening Diploma
Receive a discount equivalent to the full cost of the Distance Learning course.
Garden Design → Essential Garden Design Diploma
Receive a discount equivalent to the full cost of the Distance Learning course.
