{"id":534,"date":"2011-04-28T10:44:16","date_gmt":"2011-04-28T10:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/?p=534"},"modified":"2021-01-11T15:44:07","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T15:44:07","slug":"scented-plants-bht229","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/horticulture-courses\/herbs-courses\/scented-plants-bht229\/","title":{"rendered":"Scented Plants BHT229"},"content":{"rendered":"

A thorough approach to growing and using scented plants Learn to identify, grow (propagation and culture), and use different types of scented plants. You will find out how to harvest and dry scented plants, and through practical assignments actually make a whole range of exciting herb crafts (e.g. pot pourri, soaps, candles). Learn also how to landscape a scented garden and expand your knowledge of dozens of different scented plant species.<\/p>\n

Course Structure for Scented Plants BHT229<\/h3>\n
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  1. Introduction: Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the group, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.)<\/li>\n
  2. Culture: Planting, staking, mulching, watering, pest and disease, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc<\/li>\n
  3. Propagation: Methods of propagating this group of plants; creating a scented garden; growing in pots, inside, or in the open ground<\/li>\n
  4. Using Scented Plants: Crafts, cooking and other uses; fresh and dried herbs and scented plants<\/li>\n
  5. The Most Commonly Grown Varieties: Roses – how they can be used; Jasmine and gardenias<\/li>\n
  6. Other Important Scented Plants: Fragrant natives, boronias, the Lamiaceae family<\/li>\n
  7. The Lesser Grown Varieties: Use of lesser known scented plants for craft or cooking<\/li>\n
  8. Special Assignment: Students must complete a special assignment on one selected plant or group<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Aims of\u00a0 Scented Plants BHT229<\/h3>\n