Horticulture - Garden Maintenance

Introduction to Horticulture.

General Info.

To provide a basic understanding of horticulture to better maintain a garden. This course is suitable for the novice, hobbyist, keen gardener, and the totally new gardener. We recommend it as a good starting point to learn new skills to improve your own garden.
This course will save you money and time in maintain your garden. The latest technology and products are discussed.
The amount of incorrect information out there is scary and can be very confusing, especially with brands marketing their own products directly to you. It is often very confusing when it comes to what products to use for controlling pests and which ones to use for fertilising different plants. We make it all simple, easy and we will ensure that we save you money.
Our qualified Horticulturists have many years of experience in their fields of expertise and this valuable knowledge will ensure that you do not waste time and you will get the best out of all your plants.
**A healthy garden will be able to fight off pest and diseases. We know the secrets.**

What this course includes.

Topics covered in the course include:
• How plants function and grow
• Soils
• Fertilisers
• Pests and disease
• Watering.
If you have never gardened or are a keen gardener, you will take away valuable information that will improve your garden. Regular gardeners will also benefit from the new technologies and information contained in the courses.
This course is jammed packed with information with a leaning towards organic approaches to use in the garden, but inorganic approaches are also discussed.

Course accreditation.

Prospectus?

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What you will require.

Pen and Notebook : Course notes will be provided

What to expect from each course?

Get to understand how a plant works and functions.
The importance of understanding how a plant functions.
Identify different types of soils.
How to work with different soil types.
How to improve your garden soil by using soil additives.
Making homemade compost.
Using mulches.
Know what to feed your plants.
Identify nutrient deficiencies in plants.
Using organic and chemical fertilisers. The College focusses on organic products.
Learn to identify and treat pests and diseases on your plants. Using organic and chemical products. The College focusses on organic products.
Understand the correct way to plant.
Controlling weeds in a garden.
When and how to water.
Correct staking of plants.
Assessment - optional to achieve a certificate.

Course Duration.

Saturdays: 3 Full Days (09h00 to 16h00)
Weekdays: 3 Full Days (09h00 to 16h00)

Course Dates.

Saturdays: 18 May and 1,8 June (09h00 to 16h00)
Weekdays: 4, 5, 6 June (09h00 to 16h00)

Price.

R 2900.00

How to enrol?

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