Ferns

Ferns

Course info

This course gives you a detailed look at the identification and culture of ferns. You learn to propagate (spores, division, tissue culture), different groupings (e.g. epiphytes, ground ferns, tree ferns) both common & uncommon species. Growing techniques (baskets, indoor/outdoor containers, terrariums) and cultural methods (soils, watering, pest & disease control) are also examined.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Ferns you will be able to distinguish between different types of ferns in cultivation and determine critical cultural practices required to successfully grow ferns in various situations.  You will also be better able to propagate ferns and prepare a planting plan for an area using ferns.

Lessons:

•     Introduction - Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the ferns (especially the fronds), main groups of ferns (filmy, tree, terrestrial, epiphytic and water ferns), information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.), pronunciation of plant names.
•     Culture - How best to grow ferns and what conditions do they need. Planting, mulching, watering, pest & disease and their control, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc., compost making.
•     Propagation - Methods of propagating ferns - spores, division, tissue culture.
•     The Most Commonly Grown Varieties
•     Other Important Groups.
•     Other Varieties
•     Making the best use of these Plants.
•     Special Assignment - Detailed culture and identification of one genera.

Course Delivery

This course is available to be completed via correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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