A Beginners Guide to Garden Plants

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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

  • Other Prices

    £38

Overview

  • Course running time

    Friday 1 May 2026, 10.30am–1.30pm

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Course

  • Topic

    Horticulture

Want to know more about your garden plants? This RHS Garden Wisley course introduces you to the range of plants growing in a typical garden, from naming and classifying, to year-round maintenance and tips for getting the best from your garden plants. You will learn how to identify different types of plants, make more of your favourites and what to look for when buying garden plants.

The course includes a guided garden walk with practical demonstrations and the chance to question our expert tutor throughout. 

Tutor: Louise Grimwood - RHS Horticultural Educator

Location: Hilltop Learning Studios 

Catering: Tea and coffee on arrival. You are welcome to bring along a packed lunch or visit one of Wisley’s cafes to purchase food/refreshments. 

To Bring with You:

  • Your booking reference number 
  • A pen/pencil and notebook for notes 
  • All tools and material will be provided 


Additional info

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

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