Know Your Garden

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture

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 total course cost

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.

Studying a Level 1 or Level 2 Part-Time Course?

Tuition could be FREE

If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, or if you are working and your income is under £25,750 (from September 2024), you may be entitled to financial support towards your tuition fees. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding

Studying a Level 3 Part-Time Course?

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan depending on specific criteria and the course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding

Applicable to Level 1, 2 and 3 Part-Time Courses

For courses starting in 26/27 Academic Year: To secure your place on one of these courses, a reservation fee of £50 will be required upon application. The reservation fee will be refunded upon a candidates first registered attendance on their programme.

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