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Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation

Kew Gardens, Richmond
Full-time
31st May 2026
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Kew Specialist Certificates in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation

The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation is a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.  The Rock Garden dates from 1882 and is built of Sussex sandstone in the traditional ‘English’ style. It's laid out geographically with six major regions being represented.

Each area is planted with typical rocky habitat species; plants found in gorges, coastal cliffs, alpine meadows, montane forests and also above the tree line are amongst those grown.

The Davies Alpine house is designed to provide the best conditions to grow and display a range of bulbs, mountain and Mediterranean plants.

Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.

For more information click here

The Kew Specialist Certificate in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation is a one year practical course at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.  The Rock Garden dates from 1882 and is built of Sussex sandstone in the traditional ‘English’ style. It's laid out geographically with six major regions being represented.

Each area is planted with typical rocky habitat species; plants found in gorges, coastal cliffs, alpine meadows, montane forests and also above the tree line are amongst those grown.

The Davies Alpine house is designed to provide the best conditions to grow and display a range of bulbs, mountain and Mediterranean plants.

Along with the chance to undertake two weeks of work experience or a travel scholarship related to Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation.

For more information click here

Kew Specialist Certificates in Rock Gardens & Alpine Cultivation

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This position is ideally suited to a horticultural student, who wants to further their knowledge and experience by working with Kew experts in propagation.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.

The salary for this position is £26,234 per annum [Student Pay Scale]

No agencies please.