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PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING

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YOUR CAREER IN GARDEN DESIGN

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Garden design courses

World class garden design courses

At The London College of Garden Design our aim is to provide world-class, inspirational garden design training. Our Garden Design Diploma led by Andrew Wilson and James Aldridge, the Planting Design Diploma and other garden design courses have been created to enable students to learn from the very best in the profession every day. All our tutors are practising professionals and have the most up to date knowledge and information to support you in your chosen career.

WHAT’S ON

Cultivating talent

The September issue of Pro Landscaper celebrates 15 years of the LCGD journey and success.

What our students say

Find out why our students study with us.

New courses launched

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We are constantly updating our short courses. For more information, click on  the link below.
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Whether it is the one-year Garden Design Diploma, our six month Planting Design Diploma, our online Construction Design Certificate,  our new Certificate in Plantsmanship or our programme of short courses we can provide you with the most up to date professional Garden Design training.

Our main garden design classes take place at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Our on-going programme of short courses is delivered from other venues chosen for their relevance and easy access for those coming from outside the capital including the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley in Surrey.

We also offer a range of online courses or an option to train in a blended learning format to suit the way you like to learn.

Find us at

+44(0)1483762955 | INFO@LCGD.ORG.UK | KEW GARDENS

NEWS

New Certificate in Plantsmanship

14 Jan, 2025
We’re excited to be launching a brand new course for 2025 – the Certificate in Plantsmanship will run from September to December each year and is aimed at enthusiasts looking to enhance their plant knowledge.

Honouring Excellence in Garden Design

7 Jan, 2025
We are proud to announce that Andrew Wilson, our Director of Garden Design Studies,has been recognised with an MBE in the New Years Honours list.

LCGD students shortlisted for the annual SGD Student of the Year Award

5 Dec, 2024
We’re delighted that 7 LCGD students have been shortlisted for the annual Society of Gardens Designers Awards out of a total of 10 nominations. Congratulations go to all the students shortlisted for their hard work and excellent design submissions.

As we start a new teaching year

16 Sep, 2024
As we start the new teaching year we’ve had a look back at some of the highlights of last year with students, now graduates and tutors. Take a look here.

One year in

10 Sep, 2024
Prolandscaper Magazine has published an extensive interview with our Director Nina Baxter. You can hear about her career and journey to her current role as Planting Design Diploma course leader as well as her own work in garden design. View the whole interview here.

Cultivating talent

9 Sep, 2024
The College is celebrated for 15 years of creating careers in garden design in the latest edition of the industry’s trade magazine Prolandscaper. As well as interviews with our three Directors there are also features with many industry leaders about what makes a great training in garden design and features with some of our graduates. You can see the whole article here.