his is a short course providing a gentle introduction to horticulture for the complete beginner. If you are considering a career in this area or would simply like to know more but do not yet feel ready for the RHS Level 2 course, this is an ideal starting point.
This 6 module course covers a number of key subjects, including garden design and plant propagation, and leads to the award of a Learning Curve Level 1 Certificate in Horticulture. Students have up to 12 months to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. On average, however, it takes students around 6 - 8 months to complete the course, based on 2 - 3 hours study time per week.
Study topics covered include: introduction to horticulture; plant propagation - seeds and cuttings; soils and soil cultivation; pests and diseases; and lawn care. Includes course book, RHS New Gardening, all course material and full tutorial support.
why choose us?
Our tutorial support is second-to-none. You'll be assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol who will work with you all the way through. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Tutorial support is by e-mail and/or telephone.
detailed course outline
Course book: RHS New Gardening, Matthew Wilson
Module 1 - Understanding your Garden: soil type; local conditions; planning your site; caring for garden tools.
Module 2 - Introduction to Garden Design: colour, shape and structure; planning garden borders; hard landscaping; assessing your needs; lawn care.
Module 3 - Propagation: growing from seed; seed saving; successful cuttings; growing on.
Module 4 - Soils and Cultivation: understanding your soil; improving your soil; fertilisers and manures; digging techniques.
Module 5 - Growing Your Own Food: planning your vegetable patch; vegetable crops; growing soft fruit successfully; tree fruits; protected growing.
Module 6 - Weeds, Pests and Diseases: controlling weeds; identifying pests and diseases, using pesticides safely; biological controls; alternative methods of control.
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Product: Introduction to Horticulture
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Spreading the cost of your course
You can spread the cost of your course over 4 months by choosing our instalment option. There is a £20 administration fee if you choose this option.
Normal price: £200: Deposit - £55; Four instalments - £36.25 each. If booking on-line, winter offer: £173; deposit - £55; four instalments - £29.50. (This includes an administration fee of £20.) You will only be charged the deposit when you enrol.
You can also enrol by telephone - simply call one of our advisers on 01896 860661. Click here for details of how to enrol by post
Learning Curve is one of the UK's leading distance learning providers. All of our home study courses include study material, which is sent out in an attractive, hardwearing folder, essential course books and full tutorial support. We are accredited by the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, and members of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges and the British Learning Association, and registered as providers with the Learning Skills Council. For more about Learning Curve click here.
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his is a short course providing a gentle introduction to horticulture for the complete beginner. If you are considering a career in this area or would simply like to know more but do not yet feel ready for the RHS Level 2 course, this is an ideal starting point.
