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 […]
B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 1
Distance Courses Best Bytes online learning Online Correspondence Courses Blended Learning B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 1: Gathering Information 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 moving on. Some of the B.E.S.T. Bytes have […]
Best Basics online courses
B.E.S.T. Basics online courses B.E.S.T. Basics is a range of study modules (approximately 25 hours each) covering important topics which are fundamental to a horticultural career, from an understanding of soil management to how to draw up a business plan, from vegetable growing to care and maintenance of your tools. Each tutor-supported course leads to […]
B.E.S.T. Taster Courses: 12 Seasonal short courses
Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses B.E.S.T. Taster courses: 12 seasonal opportunities to try something NEW Have you ever wanted to find out how to prune your roses properly, or produce new plants for free from your existing ones? B.E.S.T. […]
B.E.S.T. Bytes Lawns
Distance Courses Best Bytes online learning Online Correspondence Courses Blended Learning B.E.S.T. Bytes Lawns 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 moving on. Some of the B.E.S.T. Bytes have related content and by working through […]
RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture January 2026 start
Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Visit RHS Website RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture, January 2026 start This 20-day course runs on Saturdays at our Ryton Centre, starting in January 2026 and running twice a month during term […]
New RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture as ‘Blended Learning’ (Ryton centre)
Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Visit RHS Website New RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture as ‘Blended Learning’ (Ryton centre) This course will run for a full academic year; online study will begin in September 2026, with practical […]
Combined Courses Test
Combined Courses Choose a flexible option that works best for you: paper-based courses with full colour printed workbooks , or online learning which you can download to your computer or tablet to work where you like. We also offer a combination of online learning and attendance for some RHS practical programmes. Career-change package view courses
Career-change package
Career-change package B.E.S.T. can offer you a package of RHS courses designed to take you to a professional role in horticulture Making a career change into horticulture can be a gradual process – trying a practical course to see if you would enjoy an outdoor role, doing an online or correspondence course to learn more about plant […]
Career-change package leading to RHS Level 3 Diploma
Career-change package Career-change package leading to RHS Level 3 Diploma This package consists of The full Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practices of Horticulture – the gateway to a career in horticulture Laying the foundations for a new career in horticulture, there are two separate qualifications, equipping you with knowledge […]
