Practical Horticulture I

Overview

This Practical Horticulture I course from Warnborough College has been written to satisfy curriculum developed by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK (Advanced Certificate and Diploma level).

How do you learn the practical side of horticulture by distance education? This course was developed for those people who feel that they will gain more from a course that places MOST of the learning experience on learning theory – through practice. There are lots of practical horticultural tasks to develop your skills and knowledge covered in this course. So if you are a student that prefers practical learning, then this course is the answer! Best taken online, or on CD, where you can make full use of interactive learning tasks and coloured photography on the computer. This course has been written to satisfy curriculum developed by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK (Advanced Certificate and Diploma level).

Course Aims

• Test soils to determine characteristics which would be valuable to management of any given soil in a horticultural situation

• Identify sandy loam, silty loam, and clay loam soils by feel; and pH testing by soil indicator; and relate to plant selection

• Identify and sow a range of different types of seeds, in different situations, in a way that will optimise successful propagation.

• Propagate a range of plants using different vegetative propagation techniques

• Pot up and provide after care for a range of propagated seedlings and cuttings.

• Plant a range of (different types) plant material.

• Maintain the desired growth type and habit for a range of plants.

• Identify significant woody plants including: Trees; Shrubs; Groundcover; & Conifers

• Identify a range of significant plant problems including pests, diseases and others.

• Identify a range of non woody and indoor plants of horticultural significance.

• Conduct a risk assessment of a horticultural workplace to determine safe working practices and select appropriate personal safety clothing and equipment.