Learn about the system of plant identification – once you know the “system” remembering names becomes easier.

• Learn shortcuts to identifying plants, and how to pronounce plant names
• Discover a pattern to cultural requirements, pest susceptibility, propagation methods and other plant characteristics.
• Expand the number of plants you can identify, and set yourself on track to keep expanding that ability after completing this course.

Course Aims:

• Identify plants from a wide range of taxonomic and cultural groups, using a range of different techniques.
• Determine techniques for the growing of native shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species.
• Determine techniques for the growing of exotic ornamental shrubs and trees, including the selection, culture and use of different species.
• Determine techniques for the growing of indoor plants, including selection, culture and use of different varieties.
• Determine techniques for the growing of bedding plants, including selection, culture and use of different varieties.
• Develop techniques for the growing of edible crop plants, including selection, culture and use of vegetables, fruit, berries and nuts.
• Determine appropriate applications for a range of alternative growing methods.

Course Outline

1. The Groups of Plants
2. Use of Plants
3. Australian Native Plants
4. Exotic Ornamental Plants
5. Indoor & Tropical Plants
6. Bedding Plants
7. Vegetables
8. Fruits, Nuts, & Berries
9. Herbs
10. Alternative Growing Techniques