Advanced Horticulture Programme

• To establish a good understanding of the basic horticultural principles to be used in good gardening techniques.
• A clear understanding of how plants function i.e. roots, stems, leaves and seeds for propagation.
• A practical understanding of the soil types in your garden.
• Understanding the major plant nutrients and how they affect your garden.
• A clear understanding of the role that insects play in our gardens.
• Practical tips for developing easy and effective maintenance procedures – yours and clients gardens.
• Practical plant propagation principles.  

Module 1: Plants and propagation thereof

1. How plants work
2. Roots, Stems and leaves
3. Flowers
4. Seeds
5. Propagation methods using the above
6. Questions
7. Assignment

Module 2: Soils and composts

1. Garden soils
2. Compost making
3. Sands, clays and loams
4. Improve your soil
5. How to make and use compost
6. Questions
7. Assignment

Module 3: Fertilisers

1. Fertilisers
2. Understanding fertiliser formulas
3. The Big 3
4. Fertilizer types
5. Synthetic or organic
6. Questions
7. Assignment

Module 4: Pest and weed management

1. Pests, Diseases and treatments
2. Integrated pest management system
3. Protecting your plants
4. Common garden pests and garden diseases
5. The Gardener’s allies
6. What is a weed, why are AIP’s a problem and why go indigenous?
7. Questions
8. Assignment