Starting From Scratch (2 days)

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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

    £110

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 10 October and Saturday 1 November 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'll take you through the basics and grow your knowledge from the ground up. Subjects introduced 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 involves 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 18 October 
Day 2: Saturday 01 November 

Tutor: Caroline Jackson

Your ticket includes:
  • 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 Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.