Course Description
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This module will develop candidates’ understanding of factors affecting plant growth.
The module will therefore incorporate the delicate balance of nutrients and pH levels that are required for plants to flourish, as well as drawing attention to the signs of specific nutrient deficiencies. Such study will allow the candidate to appreciate the importance of good quality soil, and so will then also draw upon: soil evaluation; management; and proper irrigation. In addition, candidates will examine compost and varying growing media.
This course is taught by Hilary Thomas, and if you opt for expert access your work will be marked by Tom Cole.
Course outline
Physical and Chemical Properties of Soils
Water and Soil Irrigation
Methods of Soil Improvement and Management
Organic Matter and its Importance in the Soil
Nutrients and Fertilisers
Composts and Growing Media
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- Start course whenever you like
- 6 weeks tutor access for personalised assignment feedback & coaching
- 6 assignments marked by Tom Cole
- Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
- 6 lessons with expert videos & notes
- Group chat & direct message with tutor & classmates
- Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
$425The Peer option
Discover the benefits of group learning in an online interactive classroom of no more than 20 people. Get the most from shared knowledge and community study
- Start course whenever you like
- Practise what you learn with your peers
- Online classroom with up to 20 classmates
- 6 lessons with expert videos & notes
- 6 course assignments
- Group chat & direct message classmates
- Lifetime access to videos, notes & classroom
$140
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Gardening classroom - how it works
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Meet Tom Cole
More recently, Tom has spent much time delivering RHS qualifications at Capel Manor College. He is an RHS Associate and speaker, qualification writer for Pearson/ BTEC and marks RHS Level 2 exams. Tom is also currently expanding a small, but perfectly formed soft landscape and maintenance business. Aside from teaching, he regularly broadcasts on BBC Radio Essex with Ken Crowther and contributes to various garden magazines.