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?
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. Bytes Lawns
‘Byte-sized’ courses cover single topics thoroughly: this one takes you through the steps to create and maintain a lawn successfully.
Blended Learning
Blended Learning ‘Blended’ learning is designed primarily for experienced amateurs and for working horticulturists who wanted to have their abilities recognised with an RHS qualification, but who cannot attend a regular class close to home. It combines regular distance learning using weekly idents, online notes, videos and presentations; practice at home; and blocks of practical […]
Correspondence Courses
Correspondence Courses If you want to study RHS courses at home, but prefer printed course materials, our correspondence option gives you full-colour printed course books for each unit, with revision workbooks, but you also have access to online resources to get reminders about exam dates and chat with other students. You will have support from […]
Online
Online Courses Dedicated online classrooms for each qualification, study where and when it suits you. Depending on your course you can: download materials from your ‘virtual classroom’ to read offline, log in to view interactive materials, take quizzes and get reminders and updates about examinations, contact your tutor and upload work for comments, or keep […]
Best Bytes online learning
B.E.S.T. Bytes online learning 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 a group you can build up a wider knowledge of […]
RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture as ‘Blended Learning’ – new study option
Distance Courses Best Bytes online learning Online Correspondence Courses Blended Learning RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture as ‘Blended Learning’ – new study option This course will run for a full academic year; online study will begin in September 2026, with practical tuition and assessments at our Ryton centre. Booking is now open for […]
RHS Level 3 Certificate in The Principles of Plant Growth, Garden Planning and Applied Propagation
Course leading to the RHS Level 3 theory Certificate, with high quality printed course materials, strong exam preparation and expert tutor support, backed by the online classroom of an RHS-Approved Centre. 18 months enrolment, can be started at any time of year, with exams in February and June.
