Gardening Essentials: How to be a Good Gardener
Gardening is a wonderfully rewarding, enjoyable and satisfying past time. However, it can at times seem a bit confusing, overwhelming or even a bit scary. This course helps you to get the most out of your gardening by providing clear information and guidance about the essential things you need to know.
If you're a novice gardener who likes learning with a group of like-minded people this is a good place to start your gardening journey.
Find out about different types of soil and how to keep it healthy
This field is full of gorgeous-looking soil.
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Learn about what plants need to grow well
These courgette plants look really good!
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Learn about garden enemies and friends and how to manage some common pests and diseases
This frog looks very at home sitting by his pond.
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Understand about different types of plants and where to put them in your garden
This lovely Geum is easy to care for - it just likes a sunny spot.
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Brief outline of the courseThe course uses a combination of talks, slideshows, group work, games, garden tours and practical exercises, with the choice of methods depending on the venue, the time of year and the weather conditions. |
The course covers the following topics:
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