Grow your knowledge of plants, sustainability and garden design with our Horticulture and Garden Design courses. Gain practical experience in plant cultivation, landscape design and sustainable growing practices while developing the skills needed for a career in the horticulture industry.
At NKC Hadlow College, our Horticulture and Garden Design courses combine scientific knowledge, practical skills and creative thinking to prepare you for a wide range of careers within the horticulture industry.
You'll learn how plants grow, how sustainable landscapes are created and how horticultural techniques are used across areas such as plant production, garden design, food production and environmental management.
Throughout the course, you'll develop knowledge and skills in:
Practical learning is a key part of your studies, allowing you to apply your knowledge in realistic horticultural environments while developing the technical skills used by industry professionals.
You'll benefit from NKC Hadlow College's extensive horticultural facilities and learn from experienced tutors with specialist knowledge across a wide range of areas, including commercial production, garden management and landscape design.
With more than 50 years of horticultural education at NKC Hadlow College, our courses are supported by strong industry links and work experience opportunities, helping you build the confidence and skills needed for your future career.
Whether you're interested in garden design, plant production, sustainable growing or environmental management, our Horticulture and Garden Design courses will help you develop the skills and experience to achieve your goals.
Our courses cover a wide range of horticultural topics, including:
You'll combine classroom-based learning with practical experience, helping you develop the knowledge and skills needed to work within the horticulture and garden design industries.
Yes. Practical learning is an important part of our Horticulture and Garden Design courses.
You'll develop hands-on skills in plant cultivation, maintenance, propagation and horticultural techniques while applying your knowledge in real working environments.
This practical experience helps you build confidence and understand the techniques used by professional horticulturists.
Yes. Students benefit from NKC Hadlow College's extensive network of horticultural industry contacts.
These relationships provide valuable work experience opportunities with employers, allowing you to apply your skills in professional horticultural settings and gain insight into different areas of the industry.
Horticulture has been part of NKC Hadlow College for more than 50 years, giving us a strong reputation within land-based education.
You'll learn from experienced horticulture professionals and benefit from long-standing industry connections that support valuable work experience and career opportunities.
Throughout your course, you'll develop practical and transferable skills including:
These skills help prepare you for a range of careers across horticulture, garden design and environmental sectors.
Horticulture offers a wide range of career opportunities across specialist areas including:
By combining practical experience, scientific understanding and industry knowledge, you'll develop the skills needed to progress within the horticulture industry.