Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II)

Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II)

Course info

This course is great for expanding your knowledge of a variety of plants that you will come across in all aspects of Horticulture. Plant id skills are an absolute requirement of being a Professional Horticulturalist, and this course will teach you to identify plants systematically and scientifically.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Plant Knowledge (Horticulture II) you will have the knowledge necessary to identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of different techniques.  You will also have developed numerous other skills including an ability to develop techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, indoor plants, bedding plants and more!

Lessons:

•     The Groups of Plants - identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of different techniques.
•     Use of Plants - plant selection, soils.
•     Australian Native Plants - including the selection, culture and use of different species.
•     Exotic Ornamental Plants -Techniques for the growing of exotic ornamental shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species.
•     Indoor & Tropical Plants -Growing indoor plants, including selection, culture and use.
•      Bedding Plants - growing, selection, culture and use of different varieties.
•     Vegetables -Techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, including selection, culture and use of vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts.
•     Fruits, Nuts & Berries
•     Herbs
•     Alternative Growing Techniques - hydroponics, container growing, terrariums.

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

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

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