http://www.lcgd.org.uk/ News and event details form the London College of Garden Design Education Higher Education en Copyright 2011 ezine@lcgd.org.uk (The London College of Garden Design) ezine@lcgd.org.uk Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:47 GMT Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:47 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 The London College of Garden Design has become the first garden design college to launch a special professional development day supporting their recent graduates. The London College of Garden Design has become the first garden design college to launch a special professional development day supporting their recent graduates. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Thu, 09 May 2013 09:34:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1368092086551.1 The London College of Garden Design has launched a new website to join all its venues and courses together into one place. More>> The London College of Garden Design has launched a new website to join all its venues and courses together into one place. <a href="http://www.sourcewire.com/news/76128/london-college-of-garden-design-launches-new-website-with-strong" target="_blank">More&gt;&gt;</a> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:06:01 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1359043567967.1 Take a look at our new short course season including another great offer for our Info Burst season. Click on Short Courses for more details. Take a look at our new short course season including another great offer for our Info Burst season. Click on <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_courses.html">Short Courses</a> for more details.<br /> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:05:45 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1359043551441.1 Two 2012 graduates of the Garden Design Diploma, were finalists for the Student Designer Award and our 2012 graduate of the year Jon Sims won. Jon said “Being nominated for the Student Award capped of a great year on the LCGD course and winning it has opened up great opportunities to develop my career into the future. more>> Two 2012 graduates of the Garden Design Diploma, were finalists for the Student Designer Award and our 2012 graduate of the year Jon Sims won. Jon said &ldquo;Being nominated for the Student Award capped of a great year on the LCGD course and winning it has opened up great opportunities to develop my career into the future. <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.sourcewire.com/news/75407/london-college-of-garden-design-celebrates-multiple-awards" target="_blank">more>></a></span> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1354016833157.1 London College of Garden Design Director Mark Gregory has announced the latest series of special info burst design courses will be offered at the bargain price of £10 per evening. This season’s courses concentrate on the delivery of designs with great service and construction. more >> London College of Garden Design Director Mark Gregory has announced the latest series of <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_courses.html" target="_self">special info burst design courses</a></span> will be offered at the bargain price of £10 per evening. This season’s courses concentrate on the delivery of designs with great service and construction. <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.responsesource.com/news/74386/the-london-college-of-garden-design-launches-professional-practice-courses?hilite=lcgd" title="Top 10 Design Trends at Chelsea 2012" target="_blank">more >></a></span><br /> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:35:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1351164977728.1 We have teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to bring a range of exclusive design courses to RHS Garden Wisley in 2013. Courses start in February and details will be available from 12 November on our short courses page and at www.rhs.org.uk/courses/leisure-learning. We have teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to bring a range of exclusive design courses to RHS Garden Wisley in 2013. Courses start in February and details will be available from 12 November on our <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_courses.html">short courses page</a></span> and at www.rhs.org.uk/courses/leisure-learning. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:35:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1351164977728.2 The London College of Garden Design has forecast the top ten design trends that we'll be seeing at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012. With input from some of the big design names here's their top ten trends to look out for. more >> The London College of Garden Design has forecast the top ten design trends that we'll be seeing at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012. With input from some of the big design names here's their top ten trends to look out for. <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.responsesource.com/news/71962/the-london-college-of-garden-design-forecasts-top-design-trends" title="Top 10 Design Trends at Chelsea 2012" target="_blank">more >></a></span> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Mon, 21 May 2012 13:22:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1337606591806.1 http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:12:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1323184376379.1 The College has announced a number of new events across the UK and Ireland for this autumn. Check out our short courses page for more details. The College has announced a number of new events across the UK and Ireland for this autumn. Check out our <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_courses.html">short courses</a></span> page for more details. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:43 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1313762483311.1 http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:27:58 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1313505649214.1 The London College of Garden Design that opened its doors to students on it's new one year Garden Design Diploma in 2009 has launched a new interactive student gallery on its website and announced a graduation first. Click here to read more. The London College of Garden Design that opened its doors to students on it's new one year Garden Design Diploma in 2009 has launched a new interactive student gallery on its website and announced a graduation first. <a href="http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=53983" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read more. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:31:18 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1311064287105.2 There's never been a better time to think about a new career in garden design. The London College of Garden Design offers a professional Garden Design Diploma aimed at providing a world-class training in garden design. Click here for more information. There's never been a better time to think about a new career in garden design. The London College of Garden Design offers a professional Garden Design Diploma aimed at providing a world-class training in garden design. <a href="http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=56041" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:31:18 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1311064287105.1 The London College of Garden Design celebrated student success this week when the Garden Design Diploma class of 2011 graduated. At the same time the College has launched a new interactive gallery on its website that graduates will be able to use over the coming year to promote their services. Click here to read more. The London College of Garden Design celebrated student success this week when the Garden Design Diploma class of 2011 graduated. At the same time the College has launched a new interactive gallery on its website that graduates will be able to use over the coming year to promote their services. <a href="http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=65995" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read more. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:22:35 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1311063760120.1 The London College of Garden Design celebrated student success this week when the Garden Design Diploma class of 2011 graduated. At the same time the College has launched a new interactive gallery on its website that graduates will be able to use over the coming year to promote their services. The London College of Garden Design celebrated student success this week when the Garden Design Diploma class of 2011 graduated. At the same time the College has launched a new interactive gallery on its website that graduates will be able to use over the coming year to promote their services. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:21:07 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1311063685352.1 The London College of Garden Design have today announced that from September 2011 their one-year Garden Design Diploma will be taught from the Orangery conference facilities at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. click here. The London College of Garden Design have today announced that from September 2011 their one-year Garden Design Diploma will be taught from the Orangery conference facilities at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=63746" target="_blank">click here</a></span>. http://www.responsesource.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=63746 Tue, 10 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.2 If you were unlucky enough to miss our great Evening Standard event there is still a chance to get some top tips on the three most difficult challenges of a small city garden. Click here for an accompanying article. And watch out for a great new Gardens Illustrated day coming this autumn. If you were unlucky enough to miss our great Evening Standard event there is still a chance to get some top tips on the three most difficult challenges of a small city garden. <u><span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/downloads/ESHomes&amp;PropertyApril.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a></span></u> for an accompanying article. And watch out for a great new Gardens Illustrated day coming this autumn. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.3 Along with the Royal Horticultural Society the College supports the ThinkinGardens group in exploring a new way of thinking about, and discussing, gardens. For a recent report on a joint symposium click here. Along with the Royal Horticultural Society the College supports the ThinkinGardens group in exploring a new way of thinking about, and discussing, gardens. For a recent report on a joint symposium <span class="class2"><a href="http://thinkingardens.co.uk/events/supper-march-2010/" target="_blank">click here</a></span>. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.2 From September 2011 the London College of Garden Design one-year Garden Design Diploma classes will take place in the Orangery conference facilities at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In keeping with our vision to offer the best garden design training available, our new teaching facilities are world class and provide a quiet haven for study in the middle of one of the world's leading botanic gardens. Kew is conveniently located within easy access of transport links and live projects being constructed in the capital. From September 2011 the London College of Garden Design one-year Garden Design Diploma classes will take place in the Orangery conference facilities at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In keeping with our vision to offer the best garden design training available, our new teaching facilities are world class and provide a quiet haven for study in the middle of one of the world's leading botanic gardens. Kew is conveniently located within easy access of transport links and live projects being constructed in the capital. http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.5 Four out of five prizes awarded in the 2010 Student Graphic illustration competition have gone to London College of Garden Design Diploma graduates. Click here to see more of their work. Henrietta Murray Wicks won the Conceptual sketches category of which the judges said ‘These sketches demonstrate the essence of good concept sketches – quick to produce, if necessary in the presence of the client, and rendered in a clear, simple and striking graphic style.’ John Davies won the planting plans category of which the judges said ‘A very clear and precise planting plan utilising conventional symbols with carefully annotated plant name labels. This plan would be easy for a contractor to follow.’ Phoebe D’Arcy won for her perspective drawings of which the judges said ‘this was the best example entered in this category of a clear and simple perspective sketch to get across to a client the designer’s intention for a garden space….. this sketch made the viewer really believe that they were in the future garden space – very well done.’ And Lucy Walton was a joint winner of the 3D modeling category with the judges saying it ‘epitomised the essence and value of the 3D model to the designer’ Four out of five prizes awarded in the 2010 Student Graphic illustration competition have gone to London College of Garden Design Diploma graduates. <u><span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/student_gallery.html">Click here</a></span></u> to see more of their work.<br /> <br /> Henrietta Murray Wicks won the Conceptual sketches category of which the judges said <em>‘These sketches demonstrate the essence of good concept sketches – quick to produce, if necessary in the presence of the client, and rendered in a clear, simple and striking graphic style.’</em>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> John Davies won the planting plans category of which the judges said <em>‘A very clear and precise planting plan utilising conventional symbols with carefully annotated plant name labels. This plan would be easy for a contractor to follow.’</em> <br /> <br /> Phoebe D’Arcy won for her perspective drawings of which the judges said ‘<em>this was the best example entered in this category of a clear and simple perspective sketch to get across to a client the designer’s intention for a garden space….. this sketch made the viewer really believe that they were in the future garden space – very well done.’</em>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> And Lucy Walton was a joint winner of the 3D modeling category with the judges saying it ‘<em>epitomised the essence and value of the 3D model to the designer’</em> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.4 Home Our location Short courses Diploma course Find out more Student profiles Student Gallery Testimonials Tailored training Directors Tutors Guest lecturers Latest news Enrolment Student support Graduate support Contact us <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/index.html">Home</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/location.html">Our location</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_courses.html">Short courses</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_diploma.html">Diploma course</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/open_day.html">Find out more</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/student_profiles.html">Student profiles</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/student_gallery.html">Student Gallery</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/testimonials.html">Testimonials<br /> </a><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/tailored_training.html">Tailored training</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_school_directors.html">Directors<br /> </a><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/tutors.html">Tutors<br /> </a><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/guest_lecturers.html">Guest lecturers</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html">Latest news</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/enrolment.html">Enrolment</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/studentsupport/index.php">Student support</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/graduatesupport/index.php">Graduate support</a><br /> <a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/contact_us.html">Contact us</a> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.6 We already have students enrolled for our Garden Design Diploma starting in September 2011. Please click on Diploma Course to download more details. New short courses launched We already have students enrolled for our Garden Design Diploma starting in September 2011. Please click on <span class="class2"><a href="http://www.lcgd.org.uk/garden_design_diploma.html">Diploma Course</a></span> to download more details.<span class="body"><br /> <br /> <strong>New short courses launched</strong></span> http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html Fri, 06 May 2011 19:20:00 GMT http://www.lcgd.org.uk/latest_news.html.1305558172742.1