HBGBS are offering a series of Master Classes for gardeners throughout the UK.

Each Master Class is delivered by an expert in their field and will be a practical workshop for hands-on learning.

The registration fee for most of the HBGBS Master Classes is £25 except Management Skills training courses are individually priced. 

HBGBS bursaries are available for travel and accomodation.  

Places are limited so return your application form now!  

Basic Nomenclature and Plant Identification

Last Updated: Friday 16/04/2010

This course will be delivered by the eminent taxonomist, Susyn Andrews. Susyn has designed the course to be of value to any gardener who has a diverse plant collection and/or is teaching, writing or answering questions to the public about plants.
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Intermediate Nomenclature and Plant Identification

Last Updated: Friday 16/04/2010

This course will be delivered by the eminent taxonomist, Susyn Andrews. Susyn has designed the course to be of value to all garden staff working in the front line when it comes to dealing with plant queries from the general public.
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Veteran Tree Management

Last Updated: Friday 16/07/2010

The seminar will discuss the nature of heritage and veteran trees, consider conservation-based risk management and explore decision-making strategies for professional gardeners.
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Garden Archaeology

Last Updated: Friday 12/06/2009

The Master Class will be conducted by the eminent archaeologist: Brian Dix.
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Fruit Pruning

Last Updated: Wednesday 04/11/2009

Do you have a venue that could host this training course? Contact the scheme to arrange this course at your garden. More information to follow..
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Green Gardening

Last Updated: Friday 12/06/2009

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Demonstrating Practical Skills

Last Updated: Monday 02/08/2010

A one day course for professional gardeners who want to improve their ability to transfer skills and knowledge to the people they work with. Date: Tuesday 21st OR Wed. 22nd September 2010 Arrival from 09:30 for a 10:00 start – finish 4.00pm Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU Telephone: 0844 474 2222
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Hosting a Master Class

Last Updated: Friday 24/04/2009

The best gardeners are proud of their gardens; conscious of their role in its management and aware of the skills required to deliver these standards. If you consider that your garden has expertise in a specific area of horticulture not commonly found, please consider sharing that expertise with other gardeners.
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