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Horticulture & Gardening

Whether you’re new to gardening or already work in horticulture, expand your skills or gain recognised qualifications with our part-time and short courses at Houghall College, Durham City.

Choose your course

Horticulture overview

Houghall College has delivered land-based education since 1938. An ideal location to start your horticulture journey, our 476-acre estate gives you access to gardens, woodland, conservation areas and farmland to help you build the hands-on experience you need.

Our courses for adult learners include:

View all Horticulture & Gardening courses by visiting the course finder.

Where it could lead

Qualifications like PA1 and PA6 show employers you can work safely and legally with pesticides, opening opportunities in grounds maintenance, landscaping and estate work.

Interested in full-time land-based study?

Take a look at our Agriculture, Land & Wildlife Management or Tree Surgery & Management courses.

Fees & funding

Course fees vary by level. Full-time courses are free for 16 to 18-year-olds. Adult students may also be eligible for funding depending on circumstances.

To find out more, check our Course Fees & Funding page.