Why Study this Horticulture Plant Knowledge Course?
Are you interested in plants? Do you want to broaden, increase and develop your knowledge about plants? Then this course is exactly what you’re looking for! This online horticulture plant knowledge course will teach you that and more! This course will give you all the fundamental knowledge needed to understand plants, such as their different groups and uses, the alternative growing techniques used, and more.
Distance Learning Plant Knowledge Horticultural Course
“This course focuses on the identification, care and use of plants”.
Understand differences in plant appearance.
Understand cultural requirements.
Learn to identify, care and use plants in a systematic way.
A natural progression from Horticulture I, but can be taken in its own right.
All tutors are highly experienced and qualified.
Course Outline
1. The Groups of Plants
- setting a framework for the whole subject
- learn to identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of different techniques
2. Use of Plants
- plant selection
- soils
3. Australian Native Plants
- the growing of native shrubs and trees
- including the selection
- culture and use of different species
4. Exotic Ornamental Plants
- techniques for the growing of exotic ornamental shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species
5. Indoor & Tropical Plants
- growing indoor plants, including selection, culture and use of different varieties
6. Bedding Plants
- growing, selection, culture and use of different varieties.
7. Vegetables
- techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, including selection, culture and use of vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts (Part A).
8. Fruits, Nuts & Berries
9. Herbs
10. Alternative Growing Techniques
- hydroponics
- container growing
- terrariums
- determine appropriate applications for a range of alternative growing methods
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- Experienced Tutor support
- Certificate sent to you
- Online study (Printed notes available)
- Self paced - no set timetable
- 12 months to complete course
From: $35.00 / week for 19 weeks