- Attendance
- 1 day a week
- Location
- Stanmer Campus
Course Overview
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make your garden thrive all year round? This course offers you the opportunity to explore the full spectrum of gardening practices across the seasons, empowering you to manage and enhance your garden throughout the year with confidence and skill.
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
£995
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 £25,000 (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 25/26 Academic Year: to secure your place on one of these courses, a non-refundable course reservation fee of £50 will be required upon application. This fee will secure your place on the course and includes a facilities fee towards the cost of running the programme.
Course Dates
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