The Best Gardening Courses in London
At the beginning of the new year when the ground is still cold I inevitably begin dreaming about getting out into the garden.
One of the things that I love most about gardening is that it is a life-long practice and there will always be something new to learn.
There are so many different techniques and specialties out there that gardening courses can be a wonderful way to learn new gardening skills each year.
Here I have compiled a list of the very best gardening courses in London.
These are wonderful opportunities to gain practical gardening knowledge at some of the best gardens in London, meet experts in horticulture and take home a new skill without having to leave the city.
There are also several amazing London community gardens open to new members if you are looking to get your hands dirty and help out.
Chelsea Physic Garden in London.
Chelsea Physic Garden Courses
The Chelsea Physic Garden, one of London’s oldest gardens dating back to 1673, is offering a range of gardening courses throughout the year.
Whether you are new to gardening or you would like to expand your knowledge and skills, they are offering several workshops on how to sustainably grow plants in your space and share tips to enhance your confidence.
For the schedule and dates, check out there site chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
The Chelsea Physic Garden in London where gardening courses are offered each year.
Hackney Herbal Garden
A social enterprise set up to educate the community on the benefits of herb growing, Hackney Herbal will be running a gardening course on how to plan for a full year’s worth of herb growing.
The course will cover everything from the best time and techniques for propagating herbs to how and when to harvest a variety of herbs as well as how to dry and store herbs.
For more details, check out hackneyherbal.com.
For more information on volunteer opportunities at Hackney Herbal check out this article.
For more garden inspiration in London check out my guides:
Introduction to Gardening at Walworth Garden
Walworth Garden, an award-winning community garden in south London, is offering several courses this year, including their popular Introduction to Gardening course.
The course is open to all and will cover growing media, compost, basics of propagation, pruning and information of pests and diseases. For more details check out their site walworthgarden.org
Good Gardening Diploma at The English Gardening School
This one year garden design diploma at the English Gardening School, located at the Chelsea Physic garden, is a one-year course that takes place on Tuesdays each week.
The course focuses on practical horticultural knowledge and planting design. For details on how to sign up, check out their site englishgardeningschool.co.uk
Kew Gardens in London offers a range of gardening courses and the Kew Diploma in Horticulture program.
Kew Diploma in HorticulturE at Kew gardens
Founded in 1840 in southwest London, Kew Gardens houses the largest and most diverse botanical collection in the world, spanning an impressive 330 acres.
The Kew Diploma is a 3 year course that offers practical training in amenity and botanical horticulture, and is ideal for those planning a career in horticulture.
Interviews are scheduled from February through to April, and successful applicants will begin the Kew Diploma in the September of the same year. kew.org
