This course on organic gardening will teach you many of the important skills for gardening organically, with a view to producing fresh produce in a way that is both good for the environment and for your own health and that of your family.
Organic gardening is a technique using healthy soil and growing plants without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It encourages the development of an ecosystem that acknowledges the part that people, plants and wildlife play in creating a symbiotic relationship that benefits all.
Organic gardening requires discipline and knowledge of soil science, organic controls of pests and diseases, and the development of plant immunity.
What you will learn
- The philosophy and importance of organic growing
- The importance of good soil and how to create it
- How to identify plant diseases and pests, and know what organic controls to introduce
- The value of companion planting and which plants make good companions
- Plant nutrition and fertilisation, and how to treat deficiencies
- The value of seed saving and how to manage it
- How to identify possible business opportunities as an organic grower and realise the benefits of organic growing
Course content
6 modules · 4 hours of learning
- Module 01: Why Organic? (includes quiz)
- Module 02: Healthy Soil — a Great Place to Start (includes quiz)
- Module 03: The Benefits of Using Organic Fertilisers (includes quiz)
- Module 04: Companion Planting (includes quiz)
- Module 5: Bad Pests and Good Pests (includes quiz)
- Module 06: Plant Diseases and Organic Solutions (includes quiz)
This course sits within our Hobbies & Lifestyle category. See our full CPD Courses range at Skills Pad.
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