Mount Congreve School of Horticulture

17/04/2026

Apply now for our QQI 5 Major Award in Horticulture! We only have 2 spaces remaining!
To achieve your qualification, you will study and complete the following 9 modules:

𖣂 Plant Identification & Use
𖣂 Plant Propagation
𖣂 Soil Science
𖣂 Ornamental Horticulture
𖣂 Plant Protection
𖣂 Plant Science
𖣂 Fruit & Vegetable Production
𖣂 Work Practice
𖣂 Personal Effectiveness

www.mountcongreve.com/school-of-horticulture/
[email protected]

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27/03/2026

Our students enjoying a final walk among the magnolias here at Mount Congreve Gardens on the last day of their Level 5 Horticulture course. From all the teaching team here, it's been fantastic to be around such an enthusiastic green-fingered bunch!
Wishing you every success as you progress on to the next chapter in your horticulture careers.

There is still time if you would like your chance to be part of the next course group. Don't miss out, apply now!

📅 Course starts: 27th April 2026
📝 Apply now - https://mountcongreve.com/school-of-horticulture/

This Local Training Initiative, delivered in partnership with Waterford & Wexford Education and Training Board, is a QQI-accredited Level 5 programme.

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Waterford and Wexford Adult Education Guidance and Information Service

27/02/2026

Apply now! Spaces are still available for our Level 5 Certificate in Horticulture, based at Mount Congreve Gardens.

📅 Course starts: 27th April 2026
📝 Apply now - https://mountcongreve.com/school-of-horticulture/

This Local Training Initiative, delivered in partnership with Waterford & Wexford Education and Training Board, is a QQI-accredited Level 5 programme.

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10/02/2026

🌱 Join our Open Day 🌱
Your opportunity to explore training at Mount Congreve LTI.

📅 Thursday 12th February
⏰ 10.30am – 12.30pm

Register at [email protected]

This Local Training Initiative, supported by WWETB, delivers a full-time QQI Level 5 Major Award in Horticulture starting April 2026.

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Mount Congreve Gardens

06/02/2026

🌱 Open Day at Mount Congreve School of Horticulture 🌱

Thinking about a future in horticulture? Come along to our Open Day and discover what studying at Mount Congreve is really like.

📅 Thursday 12th February
⏰ 10.30am – 12.30pm

This Local Training Initiative, supported by WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board, delivers a full-time QQI Level 5 Major Award in Horticulture and starts in April 2026.

On the day you can:
✔️ Meet our tutors and staff
✔️ Learn about the course content
✔️ Tour our facilities
✔️ Chat with current students about their experiences

📩 To attend, please register by emailing:
[email protected]

🔗 Find out more:
www.mountcongreve.com/school-of-horticulture

🌿 Whether you’re starting out or changing direction, this is a great opportunity to explore your learning journey in horticulture.



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23/01/2026

🌱 Looking to study horticulture — or know someone who might be interested?

Applications are now open for our 2026 Level 5 Horticulture Course, based at the world-famous Mount Congreve Gardens, where you can begin your journey toward a rewarding career in horticulture.

📅 Course starts: April 2026
📝 Apply now - https://mountcongreve.com/school-of-horticulture/

Delivered in partnership with Waterford & Wexford Education and Training Board, this QQI-accredited Level 5 programme is delivered onsite at the Mount Congreve School of Horticulture and prepares students for careers across a wide range of horticultural sectors.

Mount Congreve Gardens
WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board
WWETB Adult & Community Education

23/01/2026

Our Level 5 Horticulture students planted native birch and alder trees to help strengthen the existing stock of native plants in the estate’s biodiverse wetland area. This hands-on activity not only supports local wildlife and habitat, but also gives students the chance to leave a lasting mark that they can revisit and watch grow in the years to come. Well done all 👏🏻

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13/11/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to our WWETB Learners! 🎉
Last week, learners from the LTI Programme proudly received their QQI Level 5 Major Award in Horticulture – and what an inspiring celebration it was! 🌱
Their progression stories are a powerful reminder of the dedication and commitment of our incredible LTI staff and the life-changing impact these programmes have. 💪
It was clear on the day just how much an LTI programme can transform lives, opening doors to new opportunities for every learner.

For those who don’t know, the Local Training Initiative (LTI) is a community-based programme designed to support learners who need a little extra help to access training and take the next step toward work or further education.

👏 Here’s to new beginnings and bright futures!

07/11/2025

16/06/2025

Here in the gardens, the stunningly beautiful Peony Walk is in full flower with our horticulture students helping to keep it looking at its best for everyone to see! Our Level 5 students deadheaded the peonies as part of their Ornamental Horticulture skills module. As peonies produce only a single flush of blooms each season, the purpose of deadheading in this instance is purely aesthetic—removing the spent flowers helps to maintain a tidy and visually appealing border for as long as possible. The Peony Walk includes varieties such as:
Paeonia 'Bowl of Beauty'
Paeonia 'Baroness Schroeder'
Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima'
Paeonia 'Lady Alexandra Duff'

The rambling roses in the background are:
Rosa 'Paul's Himalayan Musk'
Rosa 'Veilchenblau'

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Mount Congreve Gardens
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