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The Competent Gardener @ Broadacres
2019-05-28 @ 09:00 - 12:00
R2500
The Competent Gardener is an introduction course for Gardeners and Garden Enthusiasts.
- The course focuses on basic horticultural practice
- The course is in 5 modules and will run every alternative Wednesday
- 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 understandable and accessible even if the course participant does not speak English as their first language.
- TUESDAY 28 May 2019 – Module 1
- TUESDAY 11 June 2019 – Module 2
- TUESDAY 25 June 2019 – Module 3
- TUESDAY 9 July 2019 – Module 4
- TUESDAY 23 July 2019 – Module 5 – Revision and Test
Course fee: R 2500 includes light refreshments
Training will take place in the Mornings
9 am till 12 pm
The breakdown of the lesson is as follows:
- Theory – 1.5 hours
- Break – 15 min
- Practical – 1.5 hours
- Break – 15 min
- Review – 30 min
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: Safety, Planning and Review