Key Facts
- Starting
13 May 2024- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 21:00
- Duration
- 2 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 13 May 2024
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHRX152ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
- Starting
3 Jun 2024- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 21:00
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Monday
- Start Date
- 3 Jun 2024
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHRX153ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
Introduction to Gardening
Explore the world of gardening in these FREE short courses in May and June.
Whether you have an allotment, garden, balcony or even a windowsill, discover how to get started to grow your own vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers. Learn how to cultivate a range of crops from seed to harvest, and to troubleshoot common problems.
This will be a mostly practical outside course although we will be covering some theory in our classroom time as well as offering tips and advice.
Whether you have an allotment, garden, balcony or even a windowsill, discover how to get started to grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit. Learn how to cultivate a range of crops from seed to harvest, and to troubleshoot common problems.
This will be a mostly practical outside course although we will be covering some theory in our classroom time as well as offering tips and advice.
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Entry Requirements
No previous experience needed. -
Course Content
The course will cover:sowing seeds
planting out
taking cuttings
creating wildlife habitats
creating wildflower areas
improving green spaces
learning about plant care
composting
- how to reduce carbon footprint on a small scale
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Progression Next Steps
You can enrol on further Gardening courses starting in September 24 -
Additional Information
All equipment will be provided. You may like to bring your own gardening gloves if you have them, but these will be available to borrow on site if not. This is a practical course which will largely take place outdoors (weather permitting), so please dress accordingly. -
Course Structure
All equipment will be provided. You may like to bring your own gardening gloves if you have them, but these will be available to borrow on site. This is a practical course which will largely take place outdoors (weather permitting), so please dress accordingly.
