Training

If you, or someone you know, would like to find out more about either of these programmes please get in touch.

Our main aim...

...and the reason we created The Urban Garden, is to help people with mental health issues/other life challenges to gain confidence, improve their wellbeing, and move further towards work and education. 

We run 2 onsite training programmes​

Now taking bookings for our courses starting in March

“Gardening can boost our mental health”

If you are an unemployed adult living with mental health challenges, you can sign up for one of our courses in practical horticulture starting in September. You will learn a variety of gardening techniques in a professional and supportive environment.

Level 1 City & Guilds in practical horticulture

Starts Wednesday 5th March

Wednesday’s 10am-1pm for 12 weeks.

This is an accredited course. Some previous horticultural or gardening experience is desirable. 

Level 2 City & Guilds in practical horticulture

Starts Friday 7th March

Friday’s 10am-1pm for minimum 12 weeks.

This is an accredited course with no previous experience necessary.

Venue: The Urban Garden, Marlborough Buildings, Bath BA1 2LZ

If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact Sophia on 07877 846488 or [email protected]

Supported work placements – we now have spaces on a Friday afternoon 1.30pm-4pm

For adults who are unemployed and aiming to get back into work or progress into further education, we offer 3 month supported work placements in our garden centre. Trainees receive excellent support and training in plant knowledge and customer care. This programme is run by our training co-ordinator Sophia Rowe who also teaches the level 1 and 2 courses in practical horticulture. For more information please email Sophia on [email protected]