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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 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

Cultivating talent

The September issue of Pro Landscaper celebrates 15 years of the LCGD journey and success.
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What our students say

Find out why our students study with us.
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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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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.

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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