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NEW COURSE:  AQUAPONICS  ....just released
 
Now available for online study:
CUTTING PROPAGATION ,  BONSAI   and    PLANT PATHOLOGY
 
GROWING IRISES -Revised & expanded

NEW BOOKS BY OUR PRINCIPAL -available through our online bookshop 
New books this year include
  • Garden Design (Volumes 1 & 2)
  • Trees and Shrubs for Warm Places
  • Starting a Garden or Landscape Business 2nd edition
  • Starting a Nursery or Herb Farm  3rd edition
  • Commercial Hydroponics 3rd edition
  • Organic Gardening
  • Tropical Plants 2nd edition
  • Growing Conifers 2nd edition

HORTICULTURISTS WANTED     There is a huge under supply of horticulturists and gardeners who have the right knowledge We can teach you...but more than that; we can tell you about the industry, it's prime opportunities and how to optimise your chances for a successful business or career.  FREE COUNSELLING SERVICE and open a dialogue with a qualified professional who has worked in horticulture for decades
 
NEW COURSES 2011


Garden Pests and Diseases Video
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Learn how to identify common plant pests and diseases, including caterpillars, aphids, beetles, mildews, botrytis and others.

How to Grow Vegetables Video
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A fascinating introduction to growing vegetables in your own garden.

Garden Styles Video
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This new video covers some basic concepts of Garden Design by reviewing common garden styles: Mediterranean, Water Gardens, Oriental, Modern and more.

 


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