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Recent comments from our postbag include:

“...I would like to take this opportunity to thank Helen and IHRS for providing me with an excellent course and tuition. The modules were well written and even though I never met my tutor, Helen, I always felt she was there for me to ask questions at any time. The comments made on my answers were very beneficial....” Nicola R. UK

“...I should like to thank you for all your help, guidance and prompt attention over the last three years; nobody could have asked for a better tutor nor a more informative course. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much.......” Teresa O’R UK

”....have just got my results from the RHS , a COMMENDATION !! I’m thrilled...Many thanks to all for a BRILLIANT course and support, especially my tutor Christine...will be back for the Diploma next year...”
A. G. London

“.....thank you for the CD, it made it through the S A Postal Service and in one piece....Before going on to that I would like to thank yourselves for the amusing CD Course Study Guide. VERY well written and bought some smiles....”.Ian D. Cape Town South Africa

“....I am writing to thank you for your continual encouragement, support and advice, during the time that I have spent studying for RHS level 2 certificate with the IHRS. I have found the written modules produced by the IHRS enjoyable to read and invaluable to study. Having completed the course, I feel I have been led carefully through the various facets of the world of horticulture, in a way that implements the best possible establishment, in my own mind, of the material covered. Undertaking this period of study with the IHRS has guided me from being someone who gardens to earn a living to a professional gardener. .......I will be moving on to more advanced study with the IHRS, which I am sure will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience that I am looking forward to immensely. Many thanks . Steve H. UK

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HORTICULTURE, from the Latin hortus, meaning garden and cultor,
for culture, is defined as the "art of cultivating or managing a garden" of fruit,
vegetables and flowers, hence HORTICULTURIST,
one engaged in such pursuits, especially scientifically, as a profession.

The word garden derives from the Anglo Saxon gyrdon which means to enclose.
Gardens seem to be rooted in the desire of human beings to surround themselves with beautiful plants, shade, and unique foods.

Paradise is the Persian word for garden; an allusion to the concept that gardens are pleasure grounds.

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Welcome to our World of Opportunity

This new web site is intended to replace our conventional written prospectus giving you immediate access to the latest information about the college and our courses. Our aim is to provide you with clear and unambiguous information; no bells, whistles or animations.
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Course Availability

RHS Level 2 & 3 Combined Course:     Places available

RHS Level 2:   Places available

Diploma in Viticulture:    FULL

Organic Smallholding & Livestock Husbandry: FULL until late April

Organic Market Gardening:    FULL

Professional Floristry:    FULL

The Country Chef:   FULL

Professional Fruit Growing:    FULL

Tropical Horticulture (level 4):    FULL
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This new course has been prepared to meet a demand following the withdrawal of the ‘old’ RHS Advanced Certificate and Diploma. The aim is to enable students that already have a good pass at level 2 to move on to study garden design at levels 3 and 4 without the in repetition involved in courses that need to include level 2 work.

The course is, essentially, Module I from the ‘old’ Advanced Certificate and Diploma and combines the two units:

Planning Layout and Construction of Ornamental Gardens and;

Restoring Established Ornamental Gardens

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