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Online Courses

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Online Courses

At Edinburgh Garden School we offer a range of specialist online gardening courses, from introductory and leisure courses to advanced level horticulture. Click on your chosen course to learn more: Introduction to Horticulture Organic Gardening Wildlife Gardening RHS Level 2 Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development RHS Level 2 Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance RHS Level 2 Principles of Horticulture RHS Level 3 Principles of Plant Growth, Applied Propagation and Health RHS Level 3 Principles of Garden Planning, Construction and Planting RHS...

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Organic Gardening Principles

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Organic Gardening Principles

Organic gardening involves the following principles: Treating the soil and growing environment as a resource to be husbanded for future generations, rather than mined for short-term gain. Providing plants with a balanced food supply by feeding the many creatures living within the soil with composts, manures and other organic materials. Choosing renewable resources, thereby creating a sustainable future. Reducing pollution of the environment, by recycling garden, household and other wastes, rather than dumping or burning them. Combating pests and diseases without using pesticides...

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Organic Gardening

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Organic Gardening

A comprehensive introduction to organic gardening.   Only £105 – Book below and begin studying within 2 hours! Learn how to apply organic principles in your garden and greenhouse… This 6-module online course explores principles of organic gardening in depth, and considers how these ideas can be applied in practice.  Includes all course materials, supplementary reading and full tutorial support. Students have up to two years to complete this course, allowing them to work through the modules at their own pace. Study topics include: history of the organic movement; organic...

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