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The Fundamentals of Garden Design

with Jo Thompson
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your garden design skills, Jo's step-by-step approach will guide you through creating a garden that reflects your style and serves your needs.
22 lessons
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3 hours

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Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your garden design skills, Jo's step-by-step approach will guide you through creating a garden that reflects your style and serves your needs. You'll learn core principles, from assessing your space to selecting materials and plants for year-round interest. Jo’s case studies, including designs for a classic London garden and a Sussex pub, will help...

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The Fundamentals of Garden Design

You shouldn’t look at one of my gardens and immediately know that I made it. It doesn’t need to look like it has always been there, but it should look like it could be there forever. My process would be so much quicker if I had a house style, but I just can’t do it.

Jo Thompson

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22 LESSONs / 3 HOURs

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An exciting way to learn

Create Academy online courses are a great way to learn new skills and get inspiration to craft, design and gardening projects. The videos are beautifully edited a...

Sara K

Mar 20, 2026

I'm inspired to try new varieties I can't get...

I not only watched the videos, but planted seeds indoors for the first time. It's been a joy to watch them germinate and grow. What a inspiring thing to do during...

Collette Pekar

Mar 20, 2026

My experience in interior design is…

My experience in interior design is zero. My knowledge is zero. I am able to be introduced to this new focus with a wide variety of instructors with varied backgr...

LMN

Mar 13, 2026

It’s a dream come true!

I have always been very interested in Interior design, have taken short courses here and there but my life was never settled enough to spend as much time as I wou...

Catherine Squires

Mar 13, 2026

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