Centre for Continuing Education

Gardening for Beginners Course

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Horticulture and gardening. Open to everyone.

COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses

We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.

Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.

This basic gardening skills course teaches everything you need to know about how to achieve the best results for your outdoor area, from the ground up.

Discover what type of soil you have and how you may need to improve it. Find out which plants are suitable for specific areas and how to maintain them with a minimum amount of time and effort.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • identify the requirements of plants to grow successfully
  • assess your soil type and establish means of improvement, if necessary
  • select suitable containers and potting mixes
  • determine the difference between organic and non-organic fertilisers
  • determine the preferred location of specific plants
  • implement accurate watering procedures
  • apply correct planting, pruning and staking techniques
  • identify pests and diseases and distinguish between the various methods of control.

Content

  • Introduction to the course
  • The living plant
  • Soil
    • Type
    • Analysis
    • Acid/alkaline
    • Soil testing
    • How to improve your soil
  • Types of potting mix
  • Organic and non-organic fertilisers
  • Plants for specific areas
    • Sun
    • Shade
    • Dry
    • Wet
    • Privacy
    • Allergy
    • Fragrant, etc.
  • Watering
    • Irrigation systems
    • Water storage systems
  • Garden maintenance
    • Planting
    • Staking
    • Pruning
    • Mulching
  • Pests and diseases
    • Identification
    • Physical, natural and organic controls
  • Course review

Intended audience

Anyone interested in learning the practices of good gardening and those who want to achieve the best results with minimum maintenance.

Delivery style

Delivered in an interactive environment where fundamental gardening techniques are discussed and demonstrated. Equipment is displayed.

Materials

Course notes are provided electronically.

Features

  • Expert trainers
  • Central locations
  • Course materials – yours to keep
  • CCE Statement of Completion

Gardening for Beginners Course

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2021-02-06 Sat 06 Feb 2021 - 2021-02-07 Sun 07 Feb 2021
2 sessions, 6 hours total
9:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Online via Zoom
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  • Judith Sljeijpen was excellent, and the course was interesting, fun and informative.
  • An engaging and interesting day that delivered exactly what was promised. Judith is a knowledgeable and delightful teacher who was able to cater to the varying needs and personalities of the group.
  • Judith is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and shares her extensive knowledge with the class in an engaging way. I have learned so much from her course and will be returning for more!

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