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

NEW City & Guilds 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 New City & Guilds Level 2 Award in The Safe Manual Handling of Objects (0018-04) This course is essential for all those involved in any form of manual handling involving objects within […]

Blended Learning

Blended Learning ‘Blended’ learning is designed primarily for experienced amateurs and for working horticulturists who wanted to have their practical 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; practical tuition blocks […]

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 […]

New RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development

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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 the Principles of Plant Growth and Development In 2026-7 this course will run at Ryton on Tuesday afternoon and at Bampton on Monday afternoon.  Booking is […]

Plant Propagation

Face to Face Courses Hands-on Practical Courses RHS Theory Courses RHS Practical Courses C&G NPTC Certificate of Competence Courses Short Courses Plant Propagation In 2026-7 this course will run on Wednesday afternoons at our Ryton Centre, starting on 23 September 2026. Course cost will be £660; or a deposit of £170 and 3 further instalments […]

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 […]