Everyday Gardening Essentials
| Subject Area: | Course code: | Course Type: |
| Horticulture & Plant Science | HR177E07/26/1 | Short Course |
- Everyday Gardening Essentials
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Course Information
A great starting point for horticultural training. Come and develop your horticultural skills in the stunning historical grounds of Kingston Maurward. A friendly hands-on course aimed at the enthusiastic amateur gardener looking to polish their practical skills and gain a better understanding of the key tasks for year-round gardening success.
Suitable for everyone; from gardeners looking to expand their gardening know-how to those planning a horticultural career change.
The course meets every Friday morning during term time. No exams or tests, just great practical experience.
Overview
Qualification
- College Certificate
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
- 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.
The Seasonal Gardener ( HR199) course provides a project-based follow-on course to further develop your horticultural techniques.
Career Opportunities
- This course is aimed at enthusiastic amateur gardeners.
Dates & Fees
Dates & Times| Start date: | End date: | Start time: | End time: |
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| 18-Sep-2026 (Only 212 days left to apply) | 18-Jun-2027 | 9:30 | 12:30 |
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| Part-time |
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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!