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. Our diplomas are recognised worldwide & many leading garden designers and gardening personalities have trained with us.
+ Adolfo Harrison + Adam Shepherd + Alex Mitchell + Amelia Bouquet + B Brooks + Butter Wakefield + Byron Thomas + Camilla Windsor-Clive + Caroline Foley + Cleve West + Emilie Bausager + Emma Tipping + Fiona Cadwallader + Frederic Whyte + Holly Johnston + Griselda Kerr + Henry Agg + Jo Thompson + Joanne Edmonds + Joe Swift + Kate Coulson + Lucy Bellamy + Manoj Malde + Philip Barnes + Polly Nicholson + Pollyanna Wilkinson + Rachel de Thame + Ruth Willmott + Sophie Lane Fox + Tania Compton + Tilly Ware + Flora Scouarnec + Victoria Pease-Cox + Tom Eno +
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one year Good Gardening Diploma Course
Our diplomas are globally recognised.
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
Garden Design
For those who cannot attend in person, this correspondence course guides you step-by-step through the
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Caring for Your Garden
Correspondence course guiding you through the seasonal and routine tasks to make and maintain your
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Short Gardening Courses
Gardening for Beginners 2026
Often given as an unusual and useful present! Our popular course is led by
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News from The English Gardening School
Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Jo Thompson wins Gold
EGS is so pleased for Alumni Jo Thompson who has designed The Glasshouse Garden An
Chelsea Flower Show 2025: Manoj Malde is a winner
Many congratulations to EGS Alumni Manoj who wins Silver Gilt with his garden design Tackle HIV
Testimonials
I’m very happy that I decided to study with the English Gardening School. I’m only half way through the course and already, I feel as if I have learned so much. Thank you. It really has made a huge difference to me and has opened both my eyes and my mind.
Student - Distance Learning 2021