A Beginners Guide to Soil

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Apr

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

    Thursday 2 April 2026, 10.30am–1.30pm

  • Skill level

    Beginner

  • Subject

    Course

  • Topic

    Horticulture

Understanding your soil is the first step towards successful gardening, and this course is designed to help you get your soil working better for you. Learn about the texture and chemical balance of your soil, and discover ways to optimise them to promote happy, healthy plants.

Please bring a sample of soil from your garden (about a trowel full) in a sealed bag for testing.

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 
  • A sample of soil from your garden (about a trowel full) in a sealed bag for testing.
  • All tools and materials 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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