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Continuing Professional Development

We run a wide variety of events on topics ranging from paving to planting plans. Covering all aspects of garden and landscape design, our calendar of both live and online events is designed to help anyone interested in furthering their design skills, whether you are a member or a non-member looking to broaden your skillset.

A selection of Bitesize CPD recordings are also available in the SGLD Shop.

Featured events

**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026
Design

**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026

In this 2 part course, we will look at hand drawing garden planting step by step. Starting at the...

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Roof Gardens with Maitanne Hunt - 06 July 2026
Design

Roof Gardens with Maitanne Hunt - 06 July 2026

Date and Time: Monday 06 July 2026 from 14:00 - 17:00 Course Information: I will explain my...

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A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries - 02 July 2026
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries - 02 July 2026

**FREE** A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries Date: 02 July...

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In Person
Open Days with Ellicar - Natural Swimming Pools for Garden Designers
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

Open Days with Ellicar - Natural Swimming Pools for Garden Designers

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In Person
Kent Cluster Event: A visit to Andrew Salters Garden - 23 June 2026
Cluster Group Events

Kent Cluster Event: A visit to Andrew Salters Garden - 23 June 2026

    **Bookings are now closed for this event** Located in the village of Chartham near...

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Digital
**NEW** Bitesize CPD - Sketching Trees with Anna Ribo - 23 June 2026
Design

**NEW** Bitesize CPD - Sketching Trees with Anna Ribo - 23 June 2026

Title: Sketching Trees Presented by: Anna Ribo Anna is a planting designer and sketching...

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In Person
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event: Tour and Talks with Hillier Trees - 25 June 2026
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

SGLD Awards Sponsor Event: Tour and Talks with Hillier Trees - 25 June 2026

         Date: 25 June 2026 Time: 09:30 - 14:30 Location: Andler’s Ash Nursery, 125...

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In Person
Regional Event North East - Meet the Supplier Day with a Tour of Newby Hall Gardens - 25 June 2026
Regional CPD

Regional Event North East - Meet the Supplier Day with a Tour of Newby Hall Gardens - 25 June 2026

**Bookings are now closed for this event** With: Urban Grow, ACO House & Garden and Arbour...

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Digital
Cluster Group Event - Essex - SUDS Rain Gardens - 25 June 2026
Cluster Group Events

Cluster Group Event - Essex - SUDS Rain Gardens - 25 June 2026

SUDS Rain Gardens  Date: Thursday 25th June Time: 10:30am-12:30pm The Zoom Link will be...

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In Person
Norfolk Cluster Group Event - Sue Townsend Talk and Garden Tour - 25 June 2026
Cluster Group Events

Norfolk Cluster Group Event - Sue Townsend Talk and Garden Tour - 25 June 2026

Sue Townsend, MSGLD will give a tour of the unique and eccentric 11 acre garden of The Barn,...

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Digital
*FREE* Design-led Decking, Cladding, Fencing and Screens with GRAD - 01 July 2026
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

*FREE* Design-led Decking, Cladding, Fencing and Screens with GRAD - 01 July 2026

Title: Design-led Decking, Cladding, Fencing and Screens Date & Time: Wednesday 01 July 2026...

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In Person
A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries - 02 July 2026
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries - 02 July 2026

**FREE** A Talk and Tour at Tandee & Van Den Berk Nurseries Date: 02 July...

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In Person
Cluster Group Event - Sussex: Visit to Serge Hill Garden and Plant Library - 03 July 2026
Cluster Group Events

Cluster Group Event - Sussex: Visit to Serge Hill Garden and Plant Library - 03 July 2026

Sussex Cluster Group A visit to Serge Hill Garden and Plant Library Date: Friday 03 July...

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Digital
Roof Gardens with Maitanne Hunt - 06 July 2026
Design

Roof Gardens with Maitanne Hunt - 06 July 2026

Date and Time: Monday 06 July 2026 from 14:00 - 17:00 Course Information: I will explain my...

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In Person
Garden Lighting Seminar with Lighting for Gardens - 08 July 2026
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

Garden Lighting Seminar with Lighting for Gardens - 08 July 2026

Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026        Address: Lighting for Gardens Ltd, 7 - 8 Amor Way,...

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Digital
**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026
Design

**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026

In this 2 part course, we will look at hand drawing garden planting step by step. Starting at the...

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In Person
Sketching Plants on Location with Anna Ribo - 10 July 2026
Design

Sketching Plants on Location with Anna Ribo - 10 July 2026

Sketching plants on location. Tricks and techniques for sketching plants. Date: Friday 10 July...

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In Person
Cluster Group Event: Guided Tour of the Walled Garden at Knepp including presentation - 13 July 2026
Cluster Group Events

Cluster Group Event: Guided Tour of the Walled Garden at Knepp including presentation - 13 July 2026

A Guided Tour of the Walled Garden at Knepp included a talk / presentation. Date: Monday 13...

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Digital
**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026
Design

**NEW** Hand drawing step by step with Anna Ribo - 09 & 16 July 2026

In this 2 part course, we will look at hand drawing garden planting step by step. Starting at the...

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