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 Summer Garden Tour – The Barn and Old Bladbean Stud
Summer Garden Tour Kent
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The Making of a Garden with Troy Scott Smith
The Making of a Garden with Troy Scott Smith
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Testimonials
The course helped prepare me for a career in horticulture that has allowed me to dive head first into starting my own design studio and basically changed my life. I use skills that I learnt at the English gardening school every day.
EMILIE BAUSAGER - Emilie is an award winning garden designer and artist. Her design style combines eclectic aesthetics influenced by historical references, with a Scandinavian sensibility towards sustainability and nature. Awards include RHS Tatton Park People's Choice award 2021. She won Silver-Gilt at Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with The Platform Garden a Container Garden designed with fellow EGS alumni Amelia Bouquet .