Plant Care - one day practical course
Saturday 6th December 2008
Eden has teamed up with the University of Edinburgh to offer a series of one day practical gardening courses
Whether you would like to work towards a career in horticulture or are a keen amateur, these courses are open to anyone who wants to learn some basic horticulture skills and meet like-minded people.
What you'll learn
• Definitions of plant growth and plant development and understanding growing limitations and factors for both
• Irrigation approaches, equipment and systems and terminology
• Types and use of fertilizers (including calculation of application rates)
• The use of protected cultivation techniques to manipulate the growing environment for optimal growth (including spacing and mulching)
• Appropriate storage, use and maintenance of equipment and materials
• Importance of regular plant monitoring and evaluation to assess care needs
• Different mulching materials, their availability, advantages and use
Key Practical Activities:
• Carry out the identification of nutrient requirements for plants; Selection of appropriate fertilizer; calculation of quantity required; and correct application. This should be for at least one of the following: liquid feed, broadcast, or incorporation into growing media
• Carry out the irrigation of a batch of plants using a watering can or hosepipe
• Examine (and set up if possible) a range of irrigation equipment
• Examine a range of protected cultivation environments
• Gain an understanding of the principles, practices, tools, materials and equipment used in the day to day care of plants
• Carry out a range of plant care operations using the appropriate materials
Course leaders: Darren Topps and Julie Kendle
To book phone our box office on (01726) 811972
Feedback from our delegates so far this year...
"Clear, simple, best botany overview I have ever had"
"Tour of Eden interesting - a lot to take in"
"Friendly, receptive and enthusiastic lecturers"
"Very interesting and illuminating day"
"Correct level of information - not too theoretical - good balance between theory and practice"
"Tutors were very good, clear and concise - not afraid to answer questions - well done"
"Very good lecturers, made it interesting, amusing as well as very informative"
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The content was strong - the tour of Eden was excellent way to understand plant adaptations"
"Really felt welcome"
"Good use of techniques - microscopes, power point and dynamic tutors that were inspiring and obviously dedicated to their topic"
"An excellent day, lots to take in and formulate"
"Great, interesting, informative and not scary. Thoroughly enjoyable day."
Where: Eden Project
When: All courses take place between September 2008
and May 2009
How: Each one day course is £50, to book contact us on (01726) 811972
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