The English Gardening School

EGS is so pleased for Alumni Jo Thompson who has designed

The Glasshouse Garden

An immersive garden, celebrating the transformative effect of second chances through horticulture. Informed by The Glasshouse programme, which offers women nearing the end of their prison sentences the opportunity of horticulture training and resettlement support, the planting style is full of texture and colour. Forever home: Relocated to a women’s prison in the South of England.

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Many congratulations to EGS Alumni Manoj who wins Silver Gilt with his garden design

Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden

Inspired by the molecular structure of HIV medication and the significant scientific and medical advances made in treating those with HIV over the last 40 years, this garden includes statues by artist Ralph Bourdoukan as a tribute to those who have lost their lives to HIV and to highlight the stigma that still exists today. Hexagonal paving, flowing water and a covered gazebo for reflection all feature.

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Here at The English Gardening School we have been making quite a few changes recently and to go along with those, welcome to our new regular monthly newsletter!

For those of you who are new to the EGS, we appreciate you joining and here’s a quick introduction to what we’re all about.

The English Gardening School was founded over 40 years ago by Veitch medallist, former Chelsea Flower Show judge and doyenne of the Garden Design world, Rosemary Alexander. From her renowned and much photographed Sandhill Farm House garden, Rosemary will be sending exclusive monthly seasonal updates and photographs, focussing on her favourite plants and jobs to do in the garden.

To read our full newsletter please follow the link here.

To find out more about our Diploma courses come along to The Chelsea Physic Garden for an Information Session and we will go through the course in detail with you

The next Information Sessions for the one year Good Gardening Diploma 2025-2026 

10 June, 8 July, 22 July 11.00-12.00

The next Information Sessions for the Essential Garden Design Diploma 2026 

10 June, 8 July,  22 July 12.00-1.00

Please email us in advance to book this Information Session

or we can set up a call to discuss the course in further detail and answer any questions you may have.