Updated 23rd November 2024
The RBGE Certificate in Practical Horticulture* at Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a 10-day course that will give you the fundamental practical skills of a horticulturist.
The course is offered in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and supported by the Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens. The course is coordinated by Lisa Swift, who also teaches alongside lead tutor Billy Kenny. Tutors Billy and Lisa bring a wealth of horticultural knowledge and expertise to this project, as well as providing a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Glasgow Botanic Gardens provides an inspiring venue for learning, through its plant collections and outdoor spaces.
The course fees are £550, including £50 non-refundable deposit. The course takes place at weekends, the full list of dates are at the end of this page.
Please fill in an application form in the drop down below if you would like to join the course.
You can access module information in the handbook below.
*Please note this is not an RHS course.
Spring 2025 Course dates
CPH01 Looking at Plants – Saturday, 22nd March
CPH02 Soil Care – Saturday, 29th March
CPH03 Feeding & Watering – Saturday, 5th April
CPH04 Seed Propagation – Saturday, 12th April
CPH05 Vegetative Propagation – Saturday, 26th April
CPH06 Growing Media & Potting – Saturday, 10th May
CPH07 Planting – Saturday, 17th May
CPH08 Pruning & Training – Sunday, 18th May
Revision Day – Saturday, 31st May
Assessment – Saturday, 7th June
Summer 2025 Course dates
CPH01 Looking at Plants – Saturday, 16th August
CPH02 Soil Care – Saturday, 23rd August
CPH03 Feeding & Watering – Saturday, 30th August
CPH04 Seed Propagation – Saturday, 6th September
CPH05 Vegetative Propagation – Saturday, 13th September
CPH06 Growing Media & Potting – Saturday, 20th September
CPH07 Planting – Saturday, 4th October
CPH08 Pruning & Training – Sunday, 5th October
Revision Day – Saturday, 18th October
Assessment – Saturday, 1st November