RBGE Certificate in Practical Horticulture

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.

CPH Handbook Glasgow 2022

*Please note this is not an RHS course.

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

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