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Gardening Studies - Beyond the Basics
| Start date: | Any |
| Duration: | Up to 18 months |
| Formal prerequisite: | None |
| Certificate awarded: | Yes |
| Fee: | £360.00 |
This 'Beyond the Basics' series is intended to meet some of the needs which have come to us as enquiries from past, potential and existing college members. Each text is intended 'to open a door' to reveal more about its particular theme, and as is the case with all of gardening, it will reveal yet more exciting opportunities.
| Lesson 1 | Hardy herbaceous perennials. Plant choice. Propagation, pests and diseases. |
| Lesson 2 | Alpines. Historical background. Landscaping with alpine plants. Propagation. |
| Lesson 3 | Shrubs and their uses. Deciduous shrubs. A closer study of two plant families. |
| Lesson 4 | Greenhouse and conservatory plants and choices of greenhouse/glasshouses. |
| Lesson 5 | Pools and water plants. Water in landscape, siting and water feature. Pools. |
| Lesson 6 | The old shrub roses. Naming and classification of roses. Botany of the rose. |
| Lesson 7 | Soil assessment and improvement. Types of soil, drainage, nutrients. |
| Lesson 8 | Good housekeeping in the garden. Soils and general care. Vegetables. |
| Lesson 9 | Garden history - part 1. Styles from 16-17th to 20th century. Post 1945 |
| Lesson 10 | Garden history - part II. Greek and Roman gardens to the present day. |
| Lesson 11 | Front gardens. The nature and historical perspective of the front garden. |
| Lesson 12 | The genus Primula. Cultivation under glass. Seed and vegetative propagation. |
| Lesson 13 | Chain saw use, care and maintenance. Health and Safety. Trouble shooting. |
| Lesson 14 | Botanical drawing. Identification. Nomenclature. Plant families. |
| Lesson 15 | Creating a garden record. Site plan. Environment. Tree records. |
| Lesson 16 | Advanced tree knowledge. A brief history. Identification and functions of tree |
| Lesson 17 | Hardy herbaceous perennials - part 2. Colour schemes. Herbaceous climbers. |
| Lesson 18 | Succulents and cacti. Growing cacti. Propagation. Pests and diseases of cacti. |
| Lesson 19 | Growing plants for profit. The marketplace & setting the price. Taxation. |
| Lesson 20 | Salads. Vegetables for market. Beans, peas, Brassicas, root crops, onions. |
| Lesson 21 | Creating a Garden for the Senses. Climate/micro-climate. The Acacia. |
| Lesson 22 | Women in Food Production in the Tropics. Soil. Livestock. Crops. |
| Lesson 23 | The Role of Horticulture in Training People with Acknowledged Disabilities. |
| Lesson 24 | Woodlands, management plan, tree pruning, felling, ropes, health & safety. |
| Lesson 25 | Soil: type; formation; structure; texture; profile; classification; acidity. |
| Lesson 26 | Water recycling issues, large scale composting and the use of green manures |
| Lesson 27 | The root environment, soil components, horticultural implications. |
| Lesson 28 | The small garden and container garden |
| Lesson 30 | The Design of Ornamental Gardens. Part of a series of 3 Lessons 30,31 and 32 |
| Lesson 31 | Plant Selection, Establishment and Maintenance. Part of a series of 3 Lessons 30,31 and 32 |
| Lesson 32 | Ornamental Landscape Construciton. Part of a series of 3 Lessons 30,31 and 32 |
Special notes
Any 10 lessons may be studied. Alternatively lessons from another course can be used in preference. When you enrol on the course please send an email detailing which lessons you wish to study. We are currently offer a free copy of Carol Kleins Grow Your Own Veg when you enrol on this course and pay in full. (UK Enrolments Only)
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GardeningGardening Studies - Beyond the Basics Start Gardening - The Basics and Beyond Royal Horticultural SocietyRHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture |
ArboricultureArboricultural Studies at HCC Diploma Level RFS Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture Business |
