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Why study this Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) course?

A practical approach to horticultural education.. How do you learn the practical side of horticulture by distance education? This online Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) course was developed for those people who feel that they will gain more from a course that places MOST of the learning experience on learning theory – through practice.

There are lots of practical horticultural tasks to develop your skills and knowledge covered in this course. So if you are a student that prefers practical learning, then this course is the ANSWER, and it really does work! Best taken online or by correspondence.

Lesson Structure

1. Soil Analysis

Soil Analysis
Naming the Soil
Soil Temperature
Methods of Measuring pH
Terminology

2. Seed Propagation

Growing Plants from Seed
Terminology

3. Vegetative Propagation

The Techniques
Types of Cuttings
Terminology

4. Potting up and After Care of Plants

Transplanting between pots
Stop roots growing into the soil
Drainage holes
Potting up a plant
Plant modification to achieve uniformity
Staking
Chemical Growth Modification

General Planting Considerations
No-Dig Garden Beds – One Method
Container Plants
Problems with Containers
How to Maintain Plants in Pots
Types of Pots
Bare Rooted Plants
Planting
Hints for Planting
Drainage
Improving Infiltration of Water into the Soil
Improving Surface Drainage after Construction
Provision of Sub-Surface Drains
Layout of Drains
Outlet
Gradients
Distance Between Drainage Pipes
Depth of Drains
Types of Drains
Laying the Drain
Surface Drainage
Some Points to Remember when Designing a Drainage System
Terminology

6. Maintenance of Established Plants

Pruning in the Home Garden
The Basic Rules of Pruning
Getting Pruned
Selecting your Secateurs
Winter Pruning
Some Examples of Winter Pruning
How to Prune a Rose
Clean out your Dead Wood
Pruning in the Home Orchard
Terminology

7. Practical Plant Identification – Woody Plants

Plant Names

8. Pest, Disease and Weed Identification

Pests
Diseases
Diagnosis of Problems
Finding out what the problem is
Conducting and Inspection
Tell Tale Symptoms
Is there more than one problem?
Develop a Systematic Logical Approach to Inspecting the Plant
Conducting an Inspection
Diagnosis of Plant Disorders
Shortcuts to Problem Identification
Weeds
Common Terms

9. Practical Plant Identification – Non Woody

Choosing the Right Lawn
Turf Varieties
Lawn Mixes
Bulbs
Indoor Plants
Potting

10. Risk Assessment

Identifying Risk in the Workplace
Workplace Policy
Identifying Hazards
Risk Control Methods
Using Machines to do the Heavy Work
Cleaning & Sharpening Tools
Secateurs and Branch Pruning Tools
Shovels and Spades
Saws and Chainsaws
Protecting Tools from Rust
Maintaining Timber Handles
Maintaining Plastic Handles
Storage

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Certificate sent to you
Online study (Printed notes available)
Self paced - no set timetable
12 months to complete course

From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) Course Online

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Online study (Printed notes available)
Self paced - no set timetable
12 months to complete course

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Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) Course Online

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Why study this Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) course?

A practical approach to horticultural education.. How do you learn the practical side of horticulture by distance education? This online Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) course was developed for those people who feel that they will gain more from a course that places MOST of the learning experience on learning theory – through practice.

There are lots of practical horticultural tasks to develop your skills and knowledge covered in this course. So if you are a student that prefers practical learning, then this course is the ANSWER, and it really does work! Best taken online or by correspondence.

Lesson Structure

1. Soil Analysis

Soil Analysis
Naming the Soil
Soil Temperature
Methods of Measuring pH
Terminology

2. Seed Propagation

Growing Plants from Seed
Terminology

3. Vegetative Propagation

The Techniques
Types of Cuttings
Terminology

4. Potting up and After Care of Plants

Transplanting between pots
Stop roots growing into the soil
Drainage holes
Potting up a plant
Plant modification to achieve uniformity
Staking
Chemical Growth Modification

General Planting Considerations
No-Dig Garden Beds – One Method
Container Plants
Problems with Containers
How to Maintain Plants in Pots
Types of Pots
Bare Rooted Plants
Planting
Hints for Planting
Drainage
Improving Infiltration of Water into the Soil
Improving Surface Drainage after Construction
Provision of Sub-Surface Drains
Layout of Drains
Outlet
Gradients
Distance Between Drainage Pipes
Depth of Drains
Types of Drains
Laying the Drain
Surface Drainage
Some Points to Remember when Designing a Drainage System
Terminology

6. Maintenance of Established Plants

Pruning in the Home Garden
The Basic Rules of Pruning
Getting Pruned
Selecting your Secateurs
Winter Pruning
Some Examples of Winter Pruning
How to Prune a Rose
Clean out your Dead Wood
Pruning in the Home Orchard
Terminology

7. Practical Plant Identification – Woody Plants

Plant Names

8. Pest, Disease and Weed Identification

Pests
Diseases
Diagnosis of Problems
Finding out what the problem is
Conducting and Inspection
Tell Tale Symptoms
Is there more than one problem?
Develop a Systematic Logical Approach to Inspecting the Plant
Conducting an Inspection
Diagnosis of Plant Disorders
Shortcuts to Problem Identification
Weeds
Common Terms

9. Practical Plant Identification – Non Woody

Choosing the Right Lawn
Turf Varieties
Lawn Mixes
Bulbs
Indoor Plants
Potting

10. Risk Assessment

Identifying Risk in the Workplace
Workplace Policy
Identifying Hazards
Risk Control Methods
Using Machines to do the Heavy Work
Cleaning & Sharpening Tools
Secateurs and Branch Pruning Tools
Shovels and Spades
Saws and Chainsaws
Protecting Tools from Rust
Maintaining Timber Handles
Maintaining Plastic Handles
Storage

Enrol Now

Experienced Tutor support
Certificate sent to you
Online study (Printed notes available)
Self paced - no set timetable
12 months to complete course

From: $25.00 / week for 26 weeks

Practical Horticulture A (Introduction) Course Online

Get a Free Info Pack!

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