Wildlife Gardening

Only £105 – Enrol below and begin studying within 2 hours!

Turn your garden into a wildlife haven with our comprehensive course… !

This 6-module course is for the keen wildlife gardener who would like to learn how to plan and maintain a garden that is a haven for wildlife.  Includes all required study material, supplementary reading and full tutorial support.  The course is packed with practical tips and ideas. It includes advice from wildlife experts and botanists as well as successful wildlife gardeners. In addition the course explores the latest research in this field.

Subjects covered include: Creating a balanced and abundant wildlife garden;  creating a healthy soil; the role of hard landscaping; key design elements; choosing the right plants for your wildlife garden;  a complete planting plan; understanding planting elements; borders and beds; creating a wetland area; populating your pond; attracting new species into your garden; supplementary food sources for wildlife; effective assessment of a site; wildlife potential; understanding the hedgerow habitat; selecting the right species; hedgerows as wildlife highways.

A detailed practical guide for gardeners wishing to create a wildlife-friendly garden, including suggestions for wildlife homes, food and water sources, and creating a balanced ecosystem that is good for both wildlife and people!

Qualification

• Edinburgh Garden School Certificate in Wildlife Gardening

Course Outline

Module 1: Why a Wildlife Garden? Explore the importance of wildlife gardening.

Module 2: Ecology in the Wildlife Garden. Creating a balanced ecosystem. Garden ecology. Understanding wild populations.

Module 3: More on Wildlife Garden Design. A full plan of your wildlife garden.

Module 4: The Wetland Habitat: The Wildlife pond. Boggy and marshy areas.

Module 5: The Woodland-Edge Habitat. Planting plan; selecting the right species; exploring natural woodlands. Shrub border. Hedgerows.  

Module 6: Grassland and Biodiversity. Natural lawns and wild flower meadows.

Book now and begin studying within 2 hours!

Only £105!

The first batch of course material will be delivered within 2 hours* and you can then get started as soon as you are ready!

(*7 days a week, between the hours of 5am and 9pm uk time only; at other times we’ll send through your material as soon as we get back to our desks!)

Or pay by Instalments!

4 Monthly Payments of £31.25 (Total cost £125, there is an admin fee of £20 with the instalment option.)