The B.E.S.T. in Horticulture Group

New Safe Application of Pesticide Using Handheld Equipment Minimal Calibration (Pa6MC)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses PA's Explained New Safe Application of Pesticide using Minimal Calibration Equipment (Pa6MC) This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using minimal calibration equipment such as weed wipers and weed sticks […]

New Safe Application of Pesticide Using Handheld Injection Equipment (Pa6aING)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses PA's Explained New Safe Application of Pesticide Using Handheld Pesticide Stem Injection Equipment (Pa6ING) This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using handheld pesticide stem injection equipment.  In the UK, […]

New Safe Application of Pesticide Using Pesticide Plugs (Pa6PP)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses PA's Explained New Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pesticide Plugs (Pa6PP) This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using pesticide plugs to tree stumps.  In the UK, anyone using a […]

Demetrius Test 2 Copy

B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 1 B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 2 Measuring Up B.E.S.T. Bytes Lawns Career-change package leading to RHS Level 3 Diploma test B.E.S.T. Bytes is a series of bite-sized courses. Each course is focused on a single topic, which allows you to gain an understanding of that subject before […]

B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 1

BEST Bytes Planning a garden 1 gathering information

BEST Byte Planning a Garden 1 takes you through the first stages in planning a garden: collecting the basic information about the site. What is the site like – and the soil? What plants and structures are there? What condition are they in? What are you going to need to remove, what can you keep and repurpose in your new garden layout?

Pruning workshop

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses one-day pruning workshop – March 18 2026 Pruning in late winter or early spring is really crucial for many plants – to help you get a good crop of fruit, to keep roses flowering […]