short gardening courses

These are short, four module courses for gardeners who don't have time to complete a full study programme but would still like to improve their knowledge. Each course includes all the course materials required, plus a course textbook and full tutorial support for the duration of the course.

(normal price: $125)

Our tutorial support is second-to-none! You'll be assigned a personal tutor as soon as you enrol who will work with you all the way through. You can contact your tutor directly at any time if you have any questions or problems, or if you would just like a chat about how the course is going. Tutorial support is by e-mail and/or telephone.

Design and create your own, productive herb garden with the help of this concise course. It covers all the essentials - from site preparation and plant selection to harvesting and cultivation techniques. You will also learn how to store and use herbs for optimum results. The course book, Jekka's Complete Herb Book, by Jekka McVicar, is also full of practical, expert advice.

Create your ideal garden using the ideas and techniques explored in this course, and with the help of an expert tutor. During the modules you will have the opportunity to assess the unique conditions in your garden and create an outdoor space that is ideally suited both to the location and your requirements as a family. The course book is Design your Garden by the ever-popular Dairmund Gavin.

Learn how to recreate declining wildlife habitats within your own garden, providing life-saving homes for our beleaguered wildlife. Course book, Creating Small Habitats for Wildlife in Your Garden, Josie Briggs, is full of useful, practical advice.