Grow Your Skills

Are you looking to improve your gardening skills and take your knowledge to the next level? The Know Your Garden course, a City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture, might be just what you need.

What will I learn on this 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, and ensuring plant health throughout the year.

Who is behind this course? The course is managed by Plumpton College and takes place at One Garden Brighton, a hands-on learning environment where students work directly with plants, led by industry expert tutors.

When and where can I attend this course? The course runs from 14 September 2026 to 21 June 2027, with sessions from 9:30am to 4:00pm, and on Thursday, 5 November 2026, you can attend a session at One Garden Brighton, Brighton; tickets are with the button beside the article.