The Competent Gardener - Training Course for Gardeners and Garden Enthusiasts
Tue Mar 29, 09:00 - Tue Apr 26, 09:00
GardenShop Bryanston
ABOUT
Our Competent Gardener’s course consists of 5 modules each presented for 3 hours 5 weeks consecutively. It covers all the basics about gardening and the format is such that it is complicated concepts presented in a easy to understand format. The course will be held at our Bryanston branch that offers a open air space. The cost for the complete course is R2500. Find below a summary of the content of the course:
The Competent Gardener: Introduction Course for Gardeners and Garden Enthusiasts
- The Competent Gardener is an introduction course for Gardeners and Garden Enthusiasts.
- The focus is on basic horticultural practice
- The course is designed to give gardeners a firm understanding of plants gardens and garden maintenance and the course material is all illustrated to make it accessible even if the gardener is not a first language English speaker.
Course fee: R 2500 includes light refreshments
Training will take place in the Mornings
9 am till 12 pm
Topics covered in 5 week morning classes:
- Module 1: Introduction to Horticulture
- Module 2: Tools Planting and Propagation
- Module 3: Pruning, Lawns and Lawn Maintenance
- Module 4: Insecticides, Fungicides and Herbicides
- Module 5: Vegetable Gardening, Safety, Planning and Review
Dates for the gardening course at Bryanston is as follow:
29 March 2022 – Module 1
5 April 2022 – Module 2
12 April 2022 – Module 3
19 April 2022 – Module 4
26 April 2022 – Module 5
Over the last 2 years more than 300 gardeners have already benefited from our course. We aspire to equip gardeners to make calculated decisions, to use safe and environmentally garden practices. The course has both a theoretical and practical aspect. Courses are limited to 20 participants per course and bookings are essential.
For more information contact Sue: [email protected]