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Overview
Vertical farming is a logical and effective way of growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in urban areas not only for personal needs, but also as a small commercial farm.
Key facts
This Gardening Vertically course from Warnborough College has been developed as a starting point for:
- Home Gardeners seeking to grow their own food
- Urban Farming start ups seeking to optimise the production from limited space
- Interior and exterior landscapers, seeking to create greener, healthier spaces in residential, commercial and public places.
It is possible with a little know how and planning, to create a profitable urban farm. Walls of plants can be used to transform courtyards, building interiors and stark urban landscapes; improving air quality, reducing temperature extremes and enhancing human wellbeing in many other ways.
Programme Structure
Lessons:
- Nature and Scope of Vertical Growing
- Building the Green Wall
- Green Facades
- Vertical Food Production
- Automation
- Maintenance
- Plant Selection
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self-paced.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Agriculture Botany View 47 other Short Courses in Agriculture in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Explore ways of growing plants in small spaces for amenity or as a crop.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents175 GBP / full≈ 175 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents175 GBP / full≈ 175 GBP / full
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