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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.

Featured events

SGLD Symposium: Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate - 17 & 18 October 2025
SGLD Symposium

SGLD Symposium: Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate - 17 & 18 October 2025

Extreme! Designing Sustainably for a Changing Climate   Friday 17 October & Saturday 18...

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ABP In Person Event - A visit to David Austin Nursery and Gardens - 10 Sept 2025
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

ABP In Person Event - A visit to David Austin Nursery and Gardens - 10 Sept 2025

Visit to the David Austin Rose nursery and gardens with Society of Garden Designers and Landscapers...

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**NEW** Goal setting, envisioning your future life and business with Abigail Rogers - 09 Sept 2025
Business & Law

**NEW** Goal setting, envisioning your future life and business with Abigail Rogers - 09 Sept 2025

Date: 09 September 2025 Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Presented by: Abigail Rogers Goal...

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Digital
**NEW** An Introduction to SketchUp for iPad with John Wood - 01 & 08 Sept 2025
CAD

**NEW** An Introduction to SketchUp for iPad with John Wood - 01 & 08 Sept 2025

Course Title: Introduction to SketchUp for iPad Presenter: John Wood Date: 01 & 08 September...

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Digital
**NEW** Goal setting, envisioning your future life and business with Abigail Rogers - 09 Sept 2025
Business & Law

**NEW** Goal setting, envisioning your future life and business with Abigail Rogers - 09 Sept 2025

Date: 09 September 2025 Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Presented by: Abigail Rogers Goal...

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In Person
ABP In Person Event - A visit to David Austin Nursery and Gardens - 10 Sept 2025
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

ABP In Person Event - A visit to David Austin Nursery and Gardens - 10 Sept 2025

Visit to the David Austin Rose nursery and gardens with Society of Garden Designers and Landscapers...

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In Person
ABP In Person Event: An Open Day at Ellicar Natural Pools - 10 Sept 2025
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

ABP In Person Event: An Open Day at Ellicar Natural Pools - 10 Sept 2025

An Open Day with Ellicar Natural Pools including presentations and practical sessions along with an...

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Digital
Core CPD: Client Brief and Designer Contract with Emma Mazzullo FSGLD - 11 Sept 2025
Core CPDAccreditation

Core CPD: Client Brief and Designer Contract with Emma Mazzullo FSGLD - 11 Sept 2025

In order to aid the SGLD’s Pre-Registered Members through the accreditation journey, the SGLD ...

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Digital
Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 15 & 16 Sept 2025
CAD

Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 15 & 16 Sept 2025

Course: Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 Tutor: John Wood ***To book your...

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Digital
Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 15 & 16 Sept 2025
CAD

Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 with John Wood - 15 & 16 Sept 2025

Course: Complete SketchUp for Garden Designers - Part 1 Tutor: John Wood ***To book your...

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Digital
CDM Regulations with Sarah Welfare at Rhino Safety - 18 September 2025
Business & Law

CDM Regulations with Sarah Welfare at Rhino Safety - 18 September 2025

This is an event which will be run via Teams at the following time: Thursday 18...

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In Person
SGLD Awards Sponsor In Person Event: Tour and Talks with Hillier Trees - 18 September 2025
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

SGLD Awards Sponsor In Person Event: Tour and Talks with Hillier Trees - 18 September 2025

     Date: 18 September 2025 Time: 09:30 - 14:30 Location: Andler’s Ash Nursery, 125...

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In Person
Cluster Group Event - A visit to Rymer Trees Nursery - 19 September 2025
Cluster Group Events

Cluster Group Event - A visit to Rymer Trees Nursery - 19 September 2025

Invitation to Visit Rymer Trees Nursery   This event is organised by the Essex Cluster Group but...

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Digital
**NEW** Procrastination, motivation and time management with Abigail Rogers - 23 Sept 2025
Business & Law

**NEW** Procrastination, motivation and time management with Abigail Rogers - 23 Sept 2025

Date: 23 September 2025 Time: 10:00 - 13:00 Presented by: Abigail...

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In Person
ABP In Person Event - A Tour of Ashwells Reclaimed Timber - 24 Sept 2025
Affiliated Business Partner CPD

ABP In Person Event - A Tour of Ashwells Reclaimed Timber - 24 Sept 2025

A Tour of Ashwells Reclaimed Timber Location: Wick Place Farm, Bulphan, RM14 3TL The day...

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In Person
How to correctly specify stone materials for garden and landscape design with Stoneworld - 25 Sept
SGLD Awards Sponsor Event

How to correctly specify stone materials for garden and landscape design with Stoneworld - 25 Sept

The SGLD thanks Stoneworld, a valued SGLD Awards Sponsor for hosting this event

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SGLD Awards Sponsor CPD - Graduate & Student Event at David Harber

SGLD Awards Sponsor CPD - Graduate & Student Event at David Harber

An open day at David Harber - featuring a workshop and sculpture garden tour, sculpture CPD...

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In Person
Sketching Plants on Location with Anna Ribo - 25 September 2025
Design

Sketching Plants on Location with Anna Ribo - 25 September 2025

Sketching plants on location. Tricks and techniques for sketching plants. Date: Thursday 25...

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