We email your study materials, one module at a time. All materials are supplied in a pdf format so you can save them on your computer and work through them at your own pace. You can also print sections off if you wish. You do not need to be connected to the internet to work through your study materials. Each module includes exercises to complete and a tutor-marked assignment.
When you have completed your assignment you email it to your tutor. He or she will send your next module immediately. Your tutor will also mark your assignment and return it with feedback within 7 days. course outline:
Module 1: Why a Wildlife Garden? Explore the importance of wildlife gardening. Learn about wildlife garden design and layout. Understand the importance of an organic approach to wildlife gardening. Location. The needs of human inhabitants.
Module 2: Ecology in the Wildlife Garden. Creating a balanced ecosystem. Garden ecology. Understanding wild populations. Global footprint. Succession. The growing environment. Creating a balanced and abundant wildlife garden. Creating a healthy soil.
Module 3: More on Wildlife Garden Design. A full plan of your wildlife garden. Effective assessment of a site. Wildlife potential. The role of hard landscaping. Key design elements. Choosing the right plants for your wildlife garden - the history of gardens and native plants. A complete planting plan. Understanding planting elements. Borders and beds.
Module 4: The Wetland Habitat: The Wildlife pond. Location, design and maintenance. Boggy and marshy areas. Selecting the right plants. Creating a wetland area. Populating your pond. Attracting new species into your garden. Supplementary food sources for wildlife.
