RHS Approved Centres in the Midlands and Oxfordshire
Welcome to B.E.S.T. in Horticulture, delivering RHS theory and practical courses, City & Guilds NPTC Certificate of Competence qualifications, industry training, Masterclasses and other useful courses.
Book for our new RHS level 2 practical course starting at Ryton in January 2026:
Come to Ryton for two Saturdays a month, following normal termtimes: Jan – June 2026, then Sept 2026 to Jan 2027 to complete an RHS Level 2 Practical Certificate.
Twelve new short courses, on the first Friday of each month, giving you a chance to try two new seasonal skills each day. From apple tree pruning to spring lawn care, propagation to sustainable Christmas wreathes, pick a course and book your date!
Book now for 2026 B.E.S.T. Taster Courses:
Start at any time of year with our flexible distance learning:
Courses for RHS Level 2 and 3 theory Certificates are available as online and correspondence options to start now.
Booking for our classroom and practical courses starting in September 2026 at our Ryton and Bampton Centres will open in the spring 2026.
These will include RHS Level 2 and 3 theory and practical Certificates, Plant Propagation, Practical Garden Design and RBGE Practical Certificate.
Click on the links below for more information.
Come to one of our centres where we provide you with the knowledge and skills you need.
Choose a flexible option that works best for you
We have collected together some quick links to useful pages that you should find helpful.
B.E.S.T in Horticulture Education Limited, Registered in England No 14088275. (A not for profit organisation)
B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Ltd. Registered in England № 7739766.
