Practical gardening courses

...Gardening maximum effect with minimum input Who is this for? Beginners who have an artistic inclination and an interest in horticulture and improving...

...This course is designed for the amateur gardener who would like to learn more. It is an easy to follow, leisure course with a focus on practical skills so students can apply their new knowledge to their own garden or allotment. Suitable for: Amateur gardeners who would like to build their knowledge...

...Acquiring the knowledge and skills that will enable the participant to put into action practically, sustainable principles to promote wildlife and habitat diversity and to explore alternative solutions to traditional gardening dilemmas...

...Week 1: Choosing your space, planning your structure. Week 2: Building your platform (working through a single-trunked platform example). Week 3: Beams & Joists, and spanning multiple trees. Week 4: Making the fantasy a reality. Suitable for: People interested in doing a gardening course with a...

...NC. Suitable for beginners, as well as the more experienced gardener who wants a refresher course, students will be welcomed to a stately home with tea and biscuits before embarking on a practical session within the grounds. You will look at pruning; mulching; the division of herbaceous plants...

...The aim of this course is to enhance your existing practical skills and understanding of plants, shrubs, planting, cultivating, pruning, coppicing skills and gardening layouts enabling you to participate in local community horticulture projects. You will also take part in work experience in a range...

...In this introductory course to horticulture, you will have practical opportunities to learn a range of horticultural skills to set you on your career path... Learn about: Full Time, Skills and Training, Quality Training...

...This course will provide you with the practical skills for the following aspects of gardening; soil testing, plant propagation, ground preparation, planting and sowing, pruning and plant care and growing vegetables. You will aslo learn to identify a broad range of garden plants, weeds pests...

...NC. Suitable for beginners, as well as the more experienced gardener who wants a refresher course, students will be welcomed to a stately home with tea and biscuits before embarking on a practical session within the grounds. You will look at pruning roses; shrubs herbaceous borders; glasshouse...

...Grow your skills as you work practically on the green areas in and around St Helens College and at Sherdley Park. You will learn how to use gardening tools, how to prepare, feed and water plants, how to apply mulch correctly, and much more... Learn about: Gardening tools, Lawn mowers, Plant identification...

... will learn a wide range of technical skills, working with specialised and highly experienced staff. Subject covered include; Core units • Soil testing • Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques • Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting • Practical skills in establishing...

... gardener. Entry requirements No formal qualifications are required - you just need a keen interest in gardening...

...NC. Suitable for beginners, as well as the more experienced gardener who wants a refresher course, students will be welcomed to a stately home with tea and biscuits before embarking on a practical session within the grounds. You will look at summer pruning, glasshouse work, herbaceous borders...

... Lubrication & fuelling Protective clothing Starting & pre-use checks Practical demonstrations & safe use A Safe working area Safe working practices Storage...

... (sliding horizontal ruler). The basic board is perfectly suitable for the beginner and is the board used at The English Gardening School. It is important...

...This course is suitable for This is the main award for people working in the sports turf, landscaping (Including interior planting), heritage gardening and related sectors. The course includes plant propagation, plant establishment and maintenance. This course builds on the basic skills acquired... Learn about: Agricultural Science, Basic Skills, Part Time...

...Practical Horticulture I course online. Expand your horticultural skills! A course to develop all the practical skills that you learn when working under the supervision of an horticultural expert. The course contains all the tips to develop excellent practical skills in the management of a variety... Learn about: Garden Design...

...If you are interested in finding out about gardening and plants, then this is the course for...

... growth. With our expert advice, you will learn how to transform an outside space and acquire a full set of gardening skills for future...