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

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 a B.E.S.T. Basics Certificate in the topic area.

Use B.E.S.T. Basics to build up a core of knowledge on key topics  – for a career, or for your own interest.

B.E.S.T. Basics – “The basics of good horticulture”.

B.E.S.T. Basics: Business Planning and Promotion (Feb 2026 launch)
B.E.S.T. Basics: more topics from Spring 2026