Growing People with Plants, Changing Lives with Horticulture

Rudge Wood Horticulture is a Wolverhampton based Social Enterprise. Our mission is to transform lives through access to horticulture.

Horticultural Training

Discover inspiring horticulture courses designed to grow your skills, nurture creativity, and open rewarding career opportunities in horticulture.

Workshops

Explore practical horticulture short courses and workshops, perfect for gaining hands-on skills, boosting knowledge, and enjoying rewarding learning experiences.

News & Events

Rudge Wood Horticulture CIC Shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Impact Award

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Growing Skills, Growing Futures: Beth’s Story

For Beth Handley, a gardener at The Royal Parks in London, returning to the classroom wasn’t about starting over —…

From Classroom to Garden Borders: John’s Story

For John Bradburn, a gardener at Trentham Gardens on the historic Trentham Estate, enrolling on the Level 3 Practical Horticulture…

New Pocket Parks Bring Fresh Green Spaces to Birmingham

Four new Pocket Parks have officially opened across Birmingham, transforming small, previously underused areas into vibrant green havens where local…

Growing People With Plants, Changing Lives With Horticulture

At Rudge Wood Horticulture CIC, we believe horticulture has the power to transform lives. Founded by Darren Rudge and Helen Wood, we bring over 30 years of teaching, training and garden design experience to help communities, organisations and individuals connect with nature, develop skills, and create sustainable green spaces.

Who are we?

Rudge Wood Horticulture CIC was founded in 2020 by Darren Rudge and Helen Wood. Together, we have taught and inspired hundreds of horticulturalists across Wolverhampton, Birmingham and the Black Country.

Our teaching journey began at The Cedars Horticulture Centre and continues today through the RHS-approved Winterbourne Centre for Horticulture in Birmingham. Alongside our teaching, we run consultancies, working with landscapers, nurseries and contractors to bring expert design and horticultural knowledge to every project.

Interested in working with us?
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What do we do?

We use our expertise in horticulture and garden design to make a lasting difference. Our work includes:

Community Projects – designing and managing green spaces that are inclusive, accessible and sustainable.
Workshops & Training – delivering hands-on courses, skills development and RHS-recognised qualifications.
Consultancy & Design – advising on horticultural site development, surveys, funding applications and feasibility planning.
Volunteering Opportunities – helping people gain confidence, skills and experience through community engagement.

Interested in working with us?
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May 18, 2024

Winterbourne Centre for Horticulture

Nestled within the historic Winterbourne House and Garden, Rudge Wood Horticulture offers an inspiring setting for anyone looking to grow their knowledge of plants, gardens, and design. As an RHS Qualifications Approved Centre, Winterbourne provides accredited courses at Level 2 and Level 3, delivered by experienced tutors and leading horticultural practitioners.

Expert Tuition

As professional associates with The Royal Horticultural Society Qualifications, Darren and Helen play a leading role in setting and assessing national horticultural standards. We are proud to bring this expertise into every community project and course we deliver and support the next generation of horticulturalists, as well as individuals discovering the personal and wellbeing benefits of working with plants.