COVID-19 update: Our day courses will start again in May 2021 per our timetable. Your safety is our top priority and a full risk assessment is available on our website, or you can email us to receive a copy. We have also made various adaptations to our schoolroom which is now set up to maximise social distancing and keep everyone as safe as possible.
"I wanted to say a huge thank you for the wonderfully inspiring 10 week Garden Design course last autumn."
Briony D
"I was looking for a career change after moving areas two years ago and from my first visit to the school I was impressed by the enthusiasm and professional approach of all involved. The course involves a balance of theory and teaching, with guest lecturers adding to Caroline’s core instruction, and practical work. Feedback from ‘real’ clients has been invaluable."
Dena W
"Thank you for a totally inspiring day. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and want to begin working on my survey, planting plans and mood board straight away. There is a whole lot to learn but instead of being overwhelmed I am very excited knowing that I can take my creativity and put it into a more structured plan to help move forward."
Anita C
"I attended your garden design day course last week and I just wanted to thank you for such an enjoyable and informative day. We both loved it and felt your amazing enthusiasm was deliciously contagious. Loads of ideas now buzzing around."
Rosalie A
"I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed the last 10 weeks and how much I've learned from you and from the others on the course. I will miss Wednesdays at the gardening school but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again at Malvern - and to turning my design into a reality in my own garden! And hopefully to steering my career in a totally different direction as a garden designer."
Carole N
“A belated but heartfelt thank you of the super day I spent at the school a few Saturdays ago! It was a real inspiration, and I am just itching to put ideas into practice and to learn more!”
Elaine M
"Thank you so much for the very informative and interesting course I attended last Saturday, also for the delicious lunch. I’ve certainly come home with plenty of ideas – now I just need the time, energy and vision to put them into practice!"
Geraldine G
"Sending our sincere thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable day at the Garden Design group last Saturday. You honestly made the day so interesting and I was actually amazed how much material I seemed to retain! Believe me Caroline, this is very unusual for me..... :-)"
Maggie N
"I wanted to gain some underpinning knowledge about gardening. Coming to an Open Morning convinced me that the Cotswold Gardening School was a great place to learn. I chose to do the Professional Horticulture course and this became the highlight of my week, every week, for 10 weeks! The School is an inspiring place with great facilities."
Diana M
"Very many thanks for a splendid day on Saturday. The day course was just what I was looking for and I learnt a lot – happy coincidence that we both share clay soil and so it was enlightening to discover new plants which would survive it and to be reassured that some of my choices were also yours. I appreciate the amount you packed into a day’s teaching especially on such a warm day."
Jean M
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the class today I feel very inspired with that fizzy beginning of autumn term feeling.Thank you also for all the precautions it felt a very safe learning environment."
Penny
Suitable for
Those seeking an overview of the
theories and practices of professional planting design with lots of inspiration along the way.
An indulgent day out from the hussle of daily life our day courses
make fantastic gifts and we have
vouchers for you to give to the
gift recipient.
Times and dates
10:00 tea and coffee is served
10:30 teaching begins
16:00 close of day (may vary)
What’s included
Limited group sizes Tea and coffee (please bring a packed lunch with you). Fun, quality learning in the
grounds of Gossington Hall
Lots of informative handouts Inspirational slide shows Recommended further reading Garden tour How to draw a planting plan
Testimonials
Price £120
Please bring a packed lunch and your wellies for the garden tour!
One Day Planning and Planting Borders Course
A fun day course that will both inspire and inform. Come and learn how to use the key elements of colour, shape and texture in the border and draw up professional planting plans. How to gather your thoughts using mood boards and where to buy great value plants is also included. We love students to ask questions and while we might not design your borders for you we will equip you with all of the tools and ideas necessary to go away and create the perfect planting for you and your garden with less maintenance at a great value price.
9th January - still spaces
20th February - still spaces
15th March - still spaces
Dates/Availability
Book Online
Sat 12th June 2021 - 2 spaces
Saturday 24 July 2021 - spaces
Saturday 21 August 2021 - spaces
Saturday 9th October 2021 - spaces
