Know Your Garden

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture

Duration

09:30 - 16:00

Attendance
1 day a week
Location
Stanmer Campus

Course Overview

Whether you're a passionate gardener eager to expand your knowledge, a hobbyist looking to refine your techniques, or someone considering a career in horticulture, this course is tailored to suit your needs. It’s perfect for:

  • Keen gardeners who want to deepen their understanding of seasonal changes and gardening practices
  • Aspiring horticultural professionals looking to gain practical skills and industry knowledge
  • Self-employed gardeners aiming to up-skill and broaden their expertise

Throughout the course, you’ll cover a wide range of essential horticultural topics, including:

  • Propagation and plant care
  • Ground preparation and soil health
  • Seasonal garden maintenance
  • Plant selection, identification, and establishment
  • Lawn care and management
  • Ensuring plant health throughout the year

By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to manage your garden’s needs through every season and take the next step in your gardening journey—whether at home or in the professional world.

Course Cost

£1095.00 (including material fees).

Entry Requirements

Previous experience is not necessary. Please be prepared by wearing steel toe capped boots or protective footwear, and bring your own pair of secateurs.

Funding Information

Students aged 19+, on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,750 or are unemployed and receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver for this course. Students must be ordinarily resident in the UK and not living in a devolved area.

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