The RHS offer free online courses that will help you to understand the key benefits of gardening in your school and give you the skills to get growing.

Course one: Getting Started with School Gardening

School gardening can help enhance learning, wellbeing and pupil engagement. In this 45-minute course, you’ll explore the key benefits of school gardening, practical steps to set up your own garden and strategies to involve the whole school community.

Course two: Basic Horticulture Skills for School Gardening

Understanding the basics of plant care is an essential step to creating a successful school garden. This one-hour course will equip you with the fundamental horticultural knowledge you need to create a thriving garden with your pupils.

Course three: Planet-friendly Gardening

Gardening in an environmentally friendly way helps to protect nature while creating a successful school garden. This one-hour course will guide you through sustainable gardening practices that support plant growth, encourage wildlife and make the most of your existing plants.

Learn more about the courses here