Horticulture
Free online taster horticulture courses
This collection of courses introduces you to a wide range of topics including propagation, cultivation, design and plant biology.
These courses were developed by the Horticulture department at UHI Argyll.
Horticulture NQ
Transform Your Passion into Purpose: Cultivate a career that develops your horticultural skills and knowledge and learn about horticulture that heals both people and the planet.
You will develop your practical horticultural skills further by attending a short work placement, and we'll support you in securing a suitable placement which aligns with your interests and future ambitions. Previous students have attended placements at botanic gardens, therapeutic horticulture centres, plant nurseries, garden centres, with garden designers and landscapers and in environmental projects.
The majority of course content is delivered in our online classroom, with scheduled classes which you must attend in your local UHI Argyll learning centre. Your work placement can take place at a time which is convenient to you and your placement provider.
- Where? All UHI Argyll centre
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time, starts August 2026
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Horticulture HNC
The HNC Horticulture is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of horticulture and landscape and develop – at a practical level – an understanding of plants' characteristics, growth, and use.
The course will be delivered by very experienced horticulture lecturers and an award-winning garden designer.
- Where? This course can be studied from anywhere in Scotland with two days per week of online theory classes and 5 residential field trips to carry out practical work.
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page
Horticulture HND
The HND Horticulture will develop your skills in plant and crop physiology and breeding, planting design, soil management and landscape surveying, as well as experience in the care, maintenance and management of plants. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in ecology and plant habitat conservation.
- Where? This course can be studied from anywhere in Scotland with two days per week of online theory classes and 5 residential field trips to carry out practical work
- Full-time or Part-time? Full-time
- Want to find out more? Visit the course page