About Horticulture and Garden Design

Horticulture is the art of cultivating plants to produce food and medicinal ingredients, or for ornamental purposes. Horticulturists are agriculturists who grow flowers, fruits and nuts, vegetables and herbs, as well as ornamental trees and lawns. Grow your knowledge of the scientific principles, maintenance and propagation techniques including vitally important sustainable horticulture practices. Plants, crops and green spaces sustain and enrich our lives by providing nutritious food, enhancing the beauty of our homes and communities and reducing our carbon footprint. Sustainable horticulture is a way of growing plants that's sensitive to the environment.

Our courses cover a wide range of Horticultural subjects and you can pursue careers in: Production, Horticulture Food Science & Genetic Engineering, Landscape Construction & Management, Amenity Horticulture, Fresh Food Produce, Nursery Stock Production, Gardening, Greenkeeping, Sports Turf and Garden Design.

Horticulture has been part of Hadlow for 50 years and as such we have built a reputation in the industry as one of the leading education providers. As a student you will benefit from the vast network of contacts we have of industry links which is comprised of former students and companies who take students on in work experience placements year after year. The horticultural team have an array of experience from head gardener to commercial production management.

HAD Horticulture students with drone in orchard