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Organic Gardening

Organic Gardening
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The amateur gardener is in the unique position of being able to control (with some notable exceptions) what is applied to the soil and plants and therefore what goes into the food which he grows.

In collating material for this course the aim has been to bring together aspects of current gardening which mesh with the philosophy of gardening in an organic way in an attempt to make it as feasible an option as possible.

  • Lesson 1 Introduction to organic gardening. Composition of soil. Deficiency symptoms.
  • Lesson 2 Organic matter. Types of humus. Soil organisms. Organic manures. Comfrey.
  • Lesson 3 The cultivation of vegetable crops. Nutritional value of vegetables. Mushrooms
  • Lesson 4 Unusual vegetables. Outdoor salad crops, sprouting seeds, blanching. Freezing.
  • Lesson 5 The currants. Less common fruit. Planting, pruning, cultivation, propagation.
  • Lesson 6 Greenhouse siting, heating, ventilation, shading. Irrigation systems.
  • Lesson 7 Historical background of herbs. The herb garden. Growing herbs. Propagation.
  • Lesson 8 Pests and diseases. Part I: principles, control methods, companion planting.
  • Lesson 9 Pests and diseases. Part II: for salad crops, soft fruit and tree fruits.
  • Lesson 10 History of the organic movement. Further reading suggestions. Poisonous plants.

    • This product is available by instalment plan. An initial payment of £35.00 is followed by 10 monthly payments of £19.90 taken on 20th each month from your credit or debit card.

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£199.00

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£35.00

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£10.00

 

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Organic Gardening -

The amateur gardener is in the unique position of being able to control (with some notable exceptions) what is applied to the soil and plants and therefore what goes into the food which he grows.


In collating material for this course the aim has been to bring together aspects of current gardening which mesh with the philosophy of gardening in an organic way in an attempt to make it as feasible an option as possible.



  • Lesson 1 Introduction to organic gardening. Composition of soil. Deficiency symptoms.


  • Lesson 2 Organic matter. Types of humus. Soil organisms. Organic manures. Comfrey.


  • Lesson 3 The cultivation of vegetable crops. Nutritional value of vegetables. Mushrooms


  • Lesson 4 Unusual vegetables. Outdoor salad crops, sprouting seeds, blanching. Freezing.


  • Lesson 5 The currants. Less common fruit. Planting, pruning, cultivation, propagation.


  • Lesson 6 Greenhouse siting, heating, ventilation, shading. Irrigation systems.


  • Lesson 7 Historical background of herbs. The herb garden. Growing herbs. Propagation.


  • Lesson 8 Pests and diseases. Part I: principles, control methods, companion planting.


  • Lesson 9 Pests and diseases. Part II: for salad crops, soft fruit and tree fruits.


  • Lesson 10 History of the organic movement. Further reading suggestions. Poisonous plants.

 

Customer reviews

I've been allotmenting for 10 years but my two plots are more productive and more organic after studying this brilliant course. The information is fascinating from companion planting to the wonderful world of worms! A true example of 'you can always learn'. Well done HCC again

Roz Cooke
London
03/04/2012

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