84 Short courses in Botany in Europe

Join the Fuchsias course from Warnborough College and learn everything you ever wanted to know about fuchsias, from soil management & feeding to pruning and propagation. 

The Geraniums and Pelargoniums course from Warnborough College wonderful course for enthusiasts developed by John Mason, co-author of Growing Geraniums & Pelargoniums.

The Master Herbalist course from International Open Academy shows herbs found in many kitchens which can be used to treat ailments. You'll also be able to grow your own sweet-scented medicines such as lavender, chamomile and violets. Know which weeds found in many backyards, including nettles and dandelions, have healing properties. You'll see plants in a new and positive light. 

Its been said that people either love cacti or hate them. For lovers of cacti and succulents, this comprehensive 8-lesson Cacti and Succulents course from Warnborough College is a must. 

These fascinating plants provide entertainment and stimulation to the enthusiast. The lessons in this Carnivorous Plants course from Warnborough College cover a range of cultivated carnivorous plants, paying particular attention to the Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) and Sundews (Drosera).

This Botany II course from Warnborough College explains the principles and practices of plant physiology. It’s designed for those who need to know plants in-depth: how they grow, which factors promote their development and which factors hinders their growth. 

Learn where and how to grow Tropicals. This Tropical Plants course from Warnborough College provides a valuable instruction for both growing plants in warm places or in protected places such as greenhouses  and inside homes or offices.

The Turf Care course from Warnborough College is a comprehensive introduction to the identification, selection, culture and management of turf for commercial, recreational or home use. 

The Herbs (Basic Course) from Warnborough College is a broad based six lesson course for beginners to herb growing, covering the history of herb use, herb culture, and identification of the major herbs.

This Nursery Hands course from Warnborough College is a course designed in collaboration with nursery hands at the Greening Australia Hamel Nursery, south of Perth. It teaches the skills for day to day work in a production nursery. 

This Turf Grasses course from Warnborough College will teach you about different types of grasses and cultivars to use. This will ultimately prepare you for treating lawns the right way, for a specific type of grass. 

Join the Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics Part 2) course from Warnborough College and develop your capacity to make informed decisions regarding the management of commercially significant hydroponic crops. 

This Interior Plants (Indoor Plants) course from Warnborough College is equally applicable to the professional interior plantscaper or the home owner (or interior decorator) who aspires to achieve the best results with their indoor plants. Learn about the main family groups of indoor plants, the cultural requirements and general characteristics of each of those groups.

Paris College of Art offers the Botanics, Drawing, and Printmaking programme for all those interested and curious for nature and a taste for outside drawing sessions.

Join this Plant Ecology course from Warnborough College and understand the nature and principles of plant ecology and apply that understanding to the cultivation of plants.

Are you looking for more theoretical background on plant pathology and entomology? The Plant Pathology and Entomology course at the Wageningen University and Research includes modules on phytopathology, nematology, entomology and virology.

The Professional Garden Design - Fast-Track Diploma at National Design Academy  provides you with the skills and qualification to work professionally as a garden designer… without having to go back to school full-time allowing you to balance the demands of work and family life.

This online Managing Notable Gardens course from Warnborough College will teach you about how to manage heritage and significant gardens. 

This Garden Design course from Warnborough College takes you through the rudiments of creating and designing a garden you can be proud of.

Join the Cutting Propagation course from Warnborough College and develop your ability to propagate a wide variety of different plants by cuttings.