Garden design courses at the LCGD, training lecturers e.g. Andrew Wilson

PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING

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YOUR CAREER IN GARDEN DESIGN

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Garden design
diploma

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Planting design
diploma

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Construction
design certificate

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Certificate in
Plantsmanship

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Garden design
short courses

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LCGD Melbourne
Australia Course

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WORLD CLASS GARDEN DESIGN COURSES

At the London College of Garden Design we train the garden designers of tomorrow. We provide world-class, inspirational garden design training and life-changing career opportunities. All our tutors on the Garden Design Diploma, Planting Design Diploma and our other garden design courses work in the industry, so our students learn from the very best in the profession every day, receiving the most up-to-date information. We support our students every step of the way and on graduation they become part of a wider family of professional designers.

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Certificate in Plantsmanship open for 2026 applications

September to December

Our unique Certificate in Plantsmanship is now accepting applications for September 2026. Take a deep dive into the world of plants with some of the country’s leading horticulturists; renowned plantsman Fergus Garrett, noted tree expert John Grimshaw and the world’s leading rosarian Michael Marriott, among many others.

Course overview

What our students say

Our students come from all walks of life, often not realising that they have transferable skills that will be useful in a new career in design or plants. Find out more about why our students study with us.

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New courses launched

Various Dates

Our short courses are held at RBG Kew Gardens and in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society at RHS Garden Wisley. We are constantly updating these courses. For more information, click on the link below.

Short courses

OUR RANGE OF COURSES

Whether it is the one-year Garden Design Diploma, led by James Aldridge, the six-month Planting Design Diploma, led by Nina Baxter, our online Construction Design Certificate, our in-person Certificate in Plantsmanship, or our programme of short courses, we provide you with the most up-to-date, professional garden design training.

The Advanced Diploma in Garden Design is awarded to graduates who have successfully completed the College’s Garden Design Diploma and Planting Design Diploma, along with one of our specialist certificate courses in either Construction Design or Plantsmanship. This prestigious qualification recognises the breadth and depth of study undertaken in the field of garden design and reflects the comprehensive and rigorous training graduates have undertaken over a number of years.

Our main garden design classes take place at the world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Our programme of short courses is also delivered from here as well as other locations, including the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley in Surrey.

Find out how our unique range of courses could transform your life by hearing from our inspiring former students.

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

NEWS

Richard Wilford appointed Course Leader at LCGD

20 Jan, 2026

Renowned horticulturalist, plantsman and garden designer Richard Wilford has been appointed Course Leader for the Certificate in Plantsmanship at the London College of Garden Design, starting in September 2026.

Horticulture Week Author of the Year

5 Jan, 2026

LCGD Director of Environmental Design Andrew Fisher Tomlin has been named the 2025 Author of the Year by the leading industry magazine Horticulture Week.