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

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. 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. […]

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 […]

RHS Level 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture (New)

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 3 Certificate in Practical Horticulture The RHS Level 3 Practical Certificate will run in 2026-7 at our Ryton Centre on Mondays  (9.30 – 16.30).  Course dates will be confirmed […]

Garden Tools, Use and Care ( Two-day course)

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Garden Tools, Use and Care ( Two-day course) Understanding how to use your garden tools and equipment correctly will not only keep you safe and healthy, but prolong the life of the tools too. […]

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2)

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 Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted, Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (PA2) This course is essential for all those involved in applying pesticides using a self-propelled, […]

Level 2 Award in The Safe Manual Handling of Objects

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 Level 2 Award in The Safe Manual Handling of Objects This course is essential for all those involved in any form of manual handling involving objects within any of the industries in […]