Overview
Qualification
Course Content
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The skills you’ll gain are based on the gardening calendar, covering:
- Garden planning and design principles
- Pruning for fruit and flower
- Propagation from seed and cuttings
- Tree planting and maintenance
- Vegetable cultivation under protection and outdoor
- Gardening for wildlife
- Soil testing, conditioning and improvement
- Identification of common weeds, pests and diseases
Entry Requirements
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An interest in practical garden techniques with an enthusiasm to develop better skills.
Next Steps
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For those who are seeking professional horticultural employment, the College offers a number of Royal Horticultural Society courses.
Career Opportunities
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This course is aimed at enthusiastic amateur gardeners.
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times
Start date:
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End time:
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12-Sep-2024 (Already Started) |
26-Jun-2025 |
9.30 a.m. |
12.30 p.m. |
Attendance
Mode of attendance
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Part-time |
Timetable
Day of the week
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Number of sessions
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Thu |
33 |
Course Fees
Materials Required
Clothing suitable for working outside and gardening gloves. Robust footwear with non-slip soles. A flask of something hot for cold days, and cool for warm days, we are outside 99% of the time!
What's next?
Applications for this course are now closed. If you'd like to know when there will be another or need more information we are happy to answer any questions.