About the School

The English Gardening School was founded in 1983 by Rosemary Alexander, a pioneering figure in the gardening world. Based at the historic Chelsea Physic Garden, the School offers courses for all gardeners, from the green-fingered beginner to the professional garden designer.

Short Courses

Our programme of short courses, from one day to ten weeks in length, is updated twice a year and covers all aspects of gardening, from design to horticulture and botanical painting. Our lecturers are experts, with many regarded as the leading authority in their field. Classes are interactive and give innovative and practical ideas to apply to your own garden. Most days run from 10.30am to 3.30pm and include a delicious lunch.

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Diploma Courses

For those considering a career change or able to commit more time to study, we offer four intensive, part time courses over one year, leading to a diploma.

Diploma in Garden Design
Diploma in Practical Horticulture
Diploma in Plants and Plantsmanship
Diploma in Botanical Painting

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Distance Learning Courses

We are now increasing this aspect of the School to allow students anywhere to gain from our tuition. There are now two separate but self-contained courses available, all written by Rosemary Alexander with other tutors.

Garden Design

Covering all aspects of this fascinating subject and a sound basis for developing your own garden.

Maintaining Your Garden - A Practical course in Horticulture

A new, thorough course which divulges all you need to know to make, maintain and plant your garden.

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The English Gardening School Team

	Rosemary Alexander Principal www.rosemaryalexander.co.uk		Simon Pyle Vice Principal
	Cherie Boyes Distance Learning Co-ordinator		Angelika Stapf Finance Manager

Disabled access

Our historic buildings are wheelchair accessible on the ground floor. Steep stairs are the only access to the upstairs lecture room. If you have limited mobility, please telephone us and we will try to accommodate you.

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