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PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING

PROFESSIONAL GARDEN DESIGN TRAINING

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Garden design courses

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.

WHAT’S ON

New Certificate in Plantsmanship

September to December
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.

What our students say

Find out why our students study with us.

New courses launched

Various Dates
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, 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.

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

LCGD Graduates shine at 2025 RHS Shows

16 May, 2025
Graduates of the London College of Garden Design are taking part in this year’s RHS Shows with a range of creative gardens across the UK.

James Aldridge named as new Course Leader for Garden Design Diploma

8 May, 2025
Renowned garden designer, horticulturalist, and ardent enthusiast of plants, James Aldridge will assume the role of course leader for the LCGD’s Garden Design Diploma in September 2025.

New bursary scheme launched

7 May, 2025
We have announced a new bursary for our Planting Design Diploma which will cover the fees for a place on this course in full from 2026.

New border designs for RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival unveiled

19 Mar, 2025
Graduates from the London College of Garden Design will return to RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this July to showcase seven stunning – and wonderfully fragrant – new educational borders highlighting the variety and diversity of the Lamiaceae family.

LCGD Graduates shine at the SGLD Awards Ceremony

13 Feb, 2025
Last Friday, the Society of Garden + Landscape Designers Awards Ceremony took place at the Landmark London, and we are delighted that several of our graduates were among the winners.

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.