80 Online Short courses offered by universities in United Kingdom

This Home Propagation course from Warnborough College aims to develop a basic understanding of the principles of plant propagation, an overview of propagation techniques and equipment and a general knowledge of the methods of propagation of the more commonly cultivated plants.

The aim of this course from Warnborough College is to develop a broadened knowledge of Azaleas and Rhododendrons, their cultivars and cultivation; and in doing so, provide a foundation upon which you can better pursue your interest in this fascinating group of plants.

Join the Home Vegetable Growing course from Warnborough College and learn how to grow delicious, fresh, healthy vegetables simply at home.

This Cut Flower Production course from Warnborough College provides a thorough basic training for the commercial cut flower grower.

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 Herb Culture course from Warnborough College and develop a solid grounding in herb growing and the herb industry. 

To pick and eat fruit from your own garden is a wonderful, healthy and satisfying experience. Expand your capacity to do just that on this Home Fruit Growing course from Warnborough College.

Discover the world of Botany. The Botany I - Plant Physiology and Taxonomy course from Warnborough College contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy.

This Nursery Sales Assistant course from Warnborough College was developed in response to a request from a retail nurseryman who was finding it difficult to find staff with appropriate skills.

Join the Palms and Cycads course from Warnborough College and learn to distinguish between the characteristics of different types of palms and cycads. Determine general cultural practices, including propagation, for growing palms and cycads. Choose palms and cycads to suit different climatic situations. 

This Permaculture course from Warnborough College introduces the basic concepts of Permaculture, and develops a basis for permaculture design by explaining the patterns which occur in nature, such as weather systems, water cycles, topography, soil-plant interactions and forest ecology, and how a knowledge of these patterns can be used to reproduce balanced and productive garden growing systems. 

Join the many who have learnt the ancient oriental art of bonsai through this practical and comprehensive Bonsai course from Warnborough College. 

In this Hydroponics III (Managing Systems) course from Warnborough College you will learn how to manage water, nutrients and equipment for improved hydroponic production in a farm or home system.

Join the Orchid Culture course from Warnborough College and develop your knowledge of orchids, their culture and uses.  

If you are curious about using herbs for medicinal purposes, the Medicinal Herbs course from Warnborough College will provide you with a great place to start! 

At the end of this Landscaping I course from Warnborough College you will be able to design a garden, and will have a foundation for further studies in specific areas of landscape design, development or management. 

This online Goat Husbandry course from Warnborough College will teach you about the ins and outs of goat husbandry – including the products they produce; like milk, wool and meat. 

After developing an understanding of the workings of natural environments in the Natural Garden Design course from Warnborough College, you learn to create innovative plans for low maintenance bush gardens. 

This Home Hydroponics course from Warnborough College is a good starting point for those who have little experience in horticulture or hydroponics; whose main interest is in growing at home.

This Cut Flower Bulbs course from Warnborough College is for the enthusiast or commercial bulb grower, with ten lessons. Learn to grow bulbs as a flower crop indoors (in a greenhouse) or in an open field.