Garden designer and horticulturist James Aldridge has been named garden design diploma course leader at the London College of Garden Design (LCGD).

Teaching for LCGD since 2016, Aldridge will be supported by previous leader Andrew Wilson MBE and a whole team of experts.

Aldridge graduated with a degree in horticulture, before working for The Prince of Wales at Highgrove for seven years. He then set up his own garden design practice covering UK and international projects.

Nina Baxter, director at LCGD says she is “delighted” to welcome Aldridge. He comments:

“Being able to share my experience with the garden designers of the future on such a highly regarded course is very exciting.”

LCGD have just announced the opportunity for students to apply for the Sam Taylor-hunt Bursary.

Previous graduates include Tom Massey, Tom Bannister, Caroline Clayton, Peter Clayton, Jen Donnelly, Joe Carey and Laura Carey, who will all be exhibiting at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 20 – 24 May.