B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 1
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 […]
B.E.S.T. Bytes Planning a Garden Module 2 Measuring Up
This Byte module takes you through the second stage of planning a garden: measuring up the site and getting a plan down on paper.
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
‘Byte-sized’ courses cover single topics thoroughly: this one takes you through the steps to create and maintain a lawn successfully.
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 […]
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 […]
