Welcome to the London Gardens Network
A forum for Professional Gardeners to exchange ideas around the capital
We are a not for profit organisation, which aims to bring professional gardeners together, to exchange ideas, promote high standards of practical horticulture and support the next generation of gardeners.
About Us
The London Gardens Network was formed in 2009 to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between professional gardeners.
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Become part of a vibrant community of professional gardeners to exchange ideas and share different experiences.
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Annual Seminar
Every year a seminar is held for London gardeners, typically in early spring and cover a variety of horticultural subjects.
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If you are a professional gardener working in London, a horticultural student or if you work in an associated profession then you are welcome to join the London Gardens Network.
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Formed in 2009
The London Gardens Network was formed in 2009 to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas between professional gardeners in the London area. It was felt there was a particular set of pressures that gardeners within the M25 faced, and creating the network and sharing information could alleviate those pressures.
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Annual Seminar’s
The seminars are held for all London gardeners and topics vary every year. Previous seminars have covered a variety of horticultural subjects, including biodiversity, conservation, managing volunteers and careers in horticulture. Visit our events section.
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Highest Standards
We aim to be of benefit not just to horticultural managers but also trainees and all levels in between, by promoting the highest standards of practical expertise. We are keen on creating an atmosphere of learning and mentoring for those new to gardening.
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A Dedicated Committee
Our committee have all benefitted from others in the gardening community sharing their time, knowledge and skills. We value this practice and keen to continue this tradition by planning seminars and by engaging with our community via social media.
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Get Involved
As a network, we appreciate your feedback – enabling us to stay relevant and accessible to you. Please do get involved with us. We look forward to seeing you at the next LGN seminar.
Keep up to date with the latest news in our London Gardens Network blog
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The Urban Jungle: A Survival GuideMarch 20, 2017Friday 17th March 9.15am - 4pmThe Banks Building, Royal Botanic Gardens, KewOn 17 March 2017, the LGN’s seminar took place at the world famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The seminar focused on... -
New London Gardens Network LogoFebruary 9, 2017After seven years of our hand drawn logo, the LGN committee have decided to refresh its design. WaterBear Design Consultancy were commissioned to advise on our visual identity, helping us to achieve... -
Behind the scenes of a London parkJuly 9, 2016Written by Oliver Miller, LGN Committee Member and Head Gardener working in LondonA park in the city is a bit like a watering hole in the desert. They are both vital resources... -
Big Effect: Subtle Technique SeminarMarch 9, 2016One gardener’s experience of the 2016 LGN seminar; a day examining how to use subtle techniques to achieve a big impact.Written by Marc Owen; a self-employed, maintenance gardener from West KentWe gardeners... -
Historic Roots: New Shoots SeminarApril 5, 2015A review of the March 2015 LGN seminar, exploring new design in the historic landscapeWritten by Marc Owen“Being a self-employed maintenance gardener, often working in a very solitary way at improving the... -
200th anniversary of the Italian Garden at Chiswick HouseJuly 9, 2014Written by Geraldine King, Garden Estate ManagerDesigned in 1814 by Lewis Kennedy, the 6th Duke of Devonshire, went about commissioning the young landscape gardener. Kennedy drew up a semi-circular ‘Italian Garden’ in...
