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Lesson 1 – Hardy herbaceous perennials – part 1. 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 16th-17th to 20th century. Post 1945.
Lesson 10 – Garden history – part 2. 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 29 – No longer available
Lesson 30 – The design of ornamental gardens. First part of a series of 3 lessons: 30, 31 and 32.
Lesson 31 – Plant selection, establishment and maintenance. Second part of a series of 3 lessons: 30, 31 and 32.
Lesson 32 – Ornamental landscape construction. Third part of a series of 3 lessons: 30, 31 and 32.
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ABC Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture
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Allotment Gardening
An Introduction to Botanical Illustration
An Introduction to Professional Floristry
Beautiful Gardens
Become a Garden Designer
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Crop Tech' - An Approach to the Technology of Commercial/Professional Crop Production
Enjoy Herbs
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Gardening Studies - Beyond the Basics
HCC Introduction to Propagation, Plant Growth and Development
Interior Landscaping
Introduction to Garden Design
Japanese Garden Design
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Organic Arable Farming
Organic Gardening
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RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance
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RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
Sheep Farming
Start Gardening - The Basics and Beyond
The HCC Certificate in Arboriculture
The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture
The Principles of Gardening
Tropical Agriculture
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Forestry
Advanced HCC Course in Garden Planning
Advanced HCC Course in Plant Growth
Allotment Gardening
An Introduction to Botanical Illustration
An Introduction to Professional Floristry
Beautiful Gardens
Become a Garden Designer
Become a Gardener
Crop Tech' - An Approach to the Technology of Commercial/Professional Crop Production
Enjoy Herbs
Garden Centre
Garden Landscape and Design Drawing (G.L.A.D.D.)
Garden Landscape Construction
Garden Planting & Layout
Gardening Studies - Beyond the Basics
HCC Introduction to Propagation, Plant Growth and Development
Interior Landscaping
Introduction to Garden Design
Japanese Garden Design
Leisure Gardening
Mixed Farming
Organic Arable Farming
Organic Gardening
Organic Livestock Farming
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
Sheep Farming
Start Gardening - The Basics and Beyond
The HCC Certificate in Arboriculture
The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture
The Principles of Gardening
Tropical Agriculture
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Forestry
The HCC Certificate in Arboriculture
The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture
ABC Level 2 Certificate in Forestry
The HCC Certificate in Arboriculture
The HCC Diploma in Arboriculture
Advanced HCC Course in Plant Growth
Allotment Gardening
Become a Garden Designer
Become a Gardener
Crop Tech' - An Approach to the Technology of Commercial/Professional Crop Production
Enjoy Herbs
Garden Centre
Gardening Studies - Beyond the Basics
HCC Introduction to Propagation, Plant Growth and Development
Leisure Gardening
Organic Gardening
Start Gardening - The Basics and Beyond
The Principles of Gardening
Allotment Gardening
Become a Garden Designer
Become a Gardener
Crop Tech' - An Approach to the Technology of Commercial/Professional Crop Production
Enjoy Herbs
Garden Centre
Gardening Studies - Beyond the Basics
HCC Introduction to Propagation, Plant Growth and Development
Leisure Gardening
Organic Gardening
Start Gardening - The Basics and Beyond
The Principles of Gardening
Advanced HCC Course in Garden Planning
Beautiful Gardens
Become a Garden Designer
Garden Landscape and Design Drawing (G.L.A.D.D.)
Garden Landscape Construction
Garden Planting & Layout
Interior Landscaping
Introduction to Garden Design
Japanese Garden Design
Beautiful Gardens
Become a Garden Designer
Garden Landscape and Design Drawing (G.L.A.D.D.)
Garden Landscape Construction
Garden Planting & Layout
Interior Landscaping
Introduction to Garden Design
Japanese Garden Design
Mixed Farming
Organic Arable Farming
Organic Livestock Farming
Sheep Farming
Tropical Agriculture
Organic Arable Farming
Organic Livestock Farming
Sheep Farming
Tropical Agriculture
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment & Maintenance
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting
RHS Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth, Health and Applied Propagation
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