Starting From Scratch (2 days)

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12
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26
Jul

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Address

Wisley Lane, Woking

Venue

RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science

Booking

SOLD OUT

  • Other Prices

    £110

  • Places

    20 total

  • Sold out

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 12 July and Saturday 26 July 2025, 10.30am–4pm

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Course

  • Topic

    Horticulture

If you are new to gardening, this is the course for you. Over two days we will take you through the basics and grow your knowledge from the ground up. Subjects introduced will include: plant types, growth and structure, planting and plant care, basic propagation, ground cultivation, growing media, pruning, lawn care, feeding and watering. By the end of the course you will have a solid grounding in gardening basics and be equipped with the fundamental techniques to start your gardening journey.

The course will involve some lecture-based sessions and some indoor and outdoor practical sessions. Please come prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear and gardening gloves if you have them.

Day 1: Saturday 12 July
Day 2: Saturday 26 July

Tutor: Caroline Jackson

Your ticket includes:
  • Entry to RHS Wisley, the RHS flagship garden
  • Professional tuition by an expert tutor in our purpose built learning studio and learning garden
  • All tools and materials provided
  • Tea, coffee and a light lunch


Additional info

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about courses and workshops at RHS Gardens can be found here.

Get involved

The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.