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Recent comments from our postbag include:

”....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 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....P.S. This (neglected) garden is poor, shallow, stony soil over a layer of clay in some places and in others shallow soil over slate rock! Like the sound of it? It's quite a challenge! From the rocks that I have dug out of what will be the vegetable plot I have built a wall in the front garden! Now I wouldn't have tackled that if I hadn't done the TMA covering rock walls!....”
Teresa O’R UK

Full text and other comments can be seen in ‘Latest News’

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VAT Changes

Although all our courses are now subject to Vat, courses fees will not be increased in response to the forthcoming rise in the Vat rate.

Whilst we have been able to reduce some fees for 2010, most will be held at 2009 levels and remain unchanged

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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: we aim to provide clear and unambiguous information; no bells, whistles or animations.
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Trials of Courses on CD

Royal Horticultural Society’s level 2

The trial of the RHS level 2 on CD is progressing well and
all places have now been filled. Please contact us for details of the new CD version of this course.

We are currently preparing trial CD versions of the following courses:

• Royal Forestry Society’s (ABC) Certificate in Forestry
• Royal Horticultural Society’s (level 3) Advanced Certificate
• Organic Market Gardening
• The Country Chef
• Organic Smallholding & Livestock Husbandry

Please follow the link here for more details.
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Worldwide Horticultural Tours

There are still a few places available for the China - Yunnan tour in
June 2010 and to Argentina during November and December.

All other 2010 tours are fully booked.