Plant Varieties Courses



  
AFRICAN VIOLETS VHT105

Learn to propagate and grow African Violets and related plants in the Gesneriaceae family including Streptocarpus and Gloxinia. Great course for enthusiasts and...

8 lessons
100 hours
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AZALEAS and RHODODENDRONS

Learn how to cultivate and propagate plants in the Rhododendron and Azalea families. Understand their cultural requirements and the variety of species in cult...

8 lessons
100 hours
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BONSAI

Learn how to grow bonsai - study from home. This is a great course for those wanting to start a hobby, enthusiasts or those establishing a nursery.

8 lessons
100 hours
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CACTI & SUCCULENTS VHT108

Learn how to cultivate and grow cacti and succulents. Understand their cultural requirements, propagation techniques and pests and diseases. Study online.

8 lessons
100 hours
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CARNIVOROUS PLANTS VHT107

A course of study designed for beginners through to those wanting to start a business selling these plants. Understand how to propagate and cultivate carnivorou...

9 lessons
100 hours
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CERTIFICATE IN PLANTSMANSHIP

Understand and identify plants with this online course. Designed for people working in the industry who want a better understanding of specific plants, botany a...

6 modules
600 hours
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CONIFERS

A very good course for people wanting to grow these species of plants, either as an enthusiast or to grow them commercially. Learn about the different species a...

9 lessons
100 hours
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FERNS

Learn about the many species of ferns. Understand their cultural requirements, propagation techniques,species used in cultivation and identification.

8 lessons
100 hours
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FLOWERING SHRUBS

Understand taxonomic groups of shrubs and their shared characteristics. In doing so you build a framework for identifying different shrubs and knowing how to pl...

9 lessons
100 hours
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FUCHSIAS VHT112

Become a fuchsia specialist - study the taxonomy and plantsmanship of fuchsia plants in this online course. Designed for the enthusiast or anyone wanting to gro...

8 lessons
100 hours
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GERANIUMS & PELARGONIUMS

Pelargonium and Geranium online course. Learn how to grow these species of plants, and understand their cultural requirements. Designed for the home gardener th...

8 lessons
100 hours
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GROWING ANNUALS

Learn to grow annual flowers, for floral displays, potted colour or cut flowers. A great course for professional horticulturists or passionate home gardeners.

8 lessons
100 hours
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GROWING CAMELLIAS

Learn how to grow Camellias with this online course. Understand their cultural requirements, the different species in cultivation and how to propagate them.

8 lessons
100 hours
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GROWING CARNATIONS

Learn how to grow carnations with this online course. Grow carnations commercially as cut flowers or as a hobbyist and home gardener. Identify different species...

8 lessons
100 hours
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GROWING IRIS VHT111

Study identification, taxonomy and cultural requirements of iris plants. Grow them commercially as cut flowers or in a nursery or at home. Understand how to gr...

8 lessons
100 hours
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INTERIOR PLANTS (Indoor Plants)

Learn what plants to use in indoor environments, and the best plants to use in various environments. Understand how to maintain and care for indoor plants. Sui...

8 lessons
100 hours
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ORCHID CULTURE

Learn how to grow orchids, their cultural requirements, propagation techniques and the many different species. Great for the enthusiast or the the cut flower gr...

8 lessons
100 hours
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PALMS and CYCADS

Learn how to grow palms and cycads with this online course. Identify the different species and understand their cultural requirements. Horticulturists, Landscap...

9 lessons
100 hours
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PERENNIALS

Learn about the different types of perennial plants in cultivation today - how to identify, select and grow them. Nurserymen, horticulturists and landscapers wi...

8 lessons
100 hours
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PLANT TAXONOMY

Learn to identify plant families and genera based upon their morphological characteristics.

10 lessons
100 hours
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PROTEAS

Understand the cultural requirements and the variety of Protea plants used in cultivation today. People growing cut flowers, horticulturists, landscapers and ho...

8 lessons
100 hours
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ROSES

Learn more about roses and their uses in this online course. Practical course for horticulturists, home gardeners, enthusiasts and rose growers selling bare roo...

8 lessons
100 hours
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TROPICAL PLANTS

Learn to grow Tropical Plants in various climatic regions. Learn about the huge variety of colorful and exotic plants used in cultivation.

10 lessons
100 hours
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