NEW. Garden History will enlighten you, and vastly expand the scope of possibilities you have before you as a modern garden designer. Learn about the history of our great gardens and gardeners. Study the history of gardens and understand how gardens have evolved over the centuries, and broaden your perspective on what is possible and […]

Design beautiful cottage gardens.Learn what a cottage garden is, and how to apply the principles of this concept to garden design and garden renovation. Course Structure for Cottage Garden Design BHT110 Aims of Cottage Garden Design BHT110 Explain the concept of a cottage garden Prepare concept plans for cottage gardens Prepare planting designs for cottage […]

Design your ideal garden! Learn how to plan, lay out and construct your own home garden. Whether you want a garden which you can work in, play in or simply look at and feel proud of, then this course is for you. Topics covered include: designing gardens, styles of gardens, drawing plans, understanding soils, basic […]

Achieve expert plant propogation at home! This subject aims to develop a basic understanding of the principles of plant propagation, an overview of propagation techniques and equipment and a general knowledge of the methods of propagation of the more commonly cultivated plants. Course Structure for Home Propagation AHT106 Aims of  Home Propagation AHT106 Obtain leaflets […]

Grow your own quality fruit! To pick and eat fruit from your own garden is a wonderful, healthy and satisfying experience. Expand your capacity to do just that on this course. From the outset, the course notes provided are only part of what you will potentially learn. The experiences you have through your set tasks […]

This course is the next step for those who want to start making a living from Hydroponics. It takes you into production systems and commercial growing, which is perfect for the person who wants to start earning income from this method of horticulture.- Do you want to learn: * how to grow using hydroponics? * […]

Even more in – depth than Hydroponics I, Hydroponics II takes a closer look at a few plant species in particular. This course will especially suit inclusion in a Design your own Certificate study option. Course Structure for Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II) BHT213. Hyd Aims of  Hydroponic Management (Hydroponics II) BHT213. Hyd Determine and explain […]

Want to grow healthy food at home by using your own hydopnic system – look no further? This is one of our biggest selling courses, and has been studied by many happy hydroponic food growers. Course Structure for Home Hydroponics AHT107 Aims of  Home Hydroponics AHT107 Describe the nature and scope of hydroponic growing in […]

Achieve fantastic results with indoor plants! This course is equally applicable to the professional interior plantscaper or the home owner (or interior decorator) who aspires to achieve the best results with their indoor plants. Learn about the main family groups of indoor plants, the cultural requirements and general characteristics of each of those groups. Develop […]

Become an expert on Irises! This course is valuable for anyone with a serious interest in irises either as a commercial grower or an enthusiastic home collector. Gain an in-depth appreciation of the iris, how to grow them to achieve optimum results and the identification of different varieties of irises. Significant sections are included on […]