College of Further Education and Training
Location
Scariff Campus and Killaloe
Educational program name
Wellbeing through Gardening
Language
English
EQF level
Not defined
I-VET / C-VET
C-VET
Modality
Informal
Short Summary
In this non-certified course, learners will investigate what is healthy soil; herbs and weeds vs flowers and plants; insects vs pests, messy vs tidy gardens. Keys to veggie success: soil/seed/timing/follow-up; watering, mulching, composting, making liquid feed; organic pest control. strategies: companion planting, sacrificial crops; attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, sowing trays, pricking out and laying beds.
Keywords/Topics
Development of Key Skills
Cost
Fees payable, not disclosed
Certification
Non-certified
Duration
22 Weeks (Part time)
ECTS or Hours
Not specified
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, problem solving skills
Category
Floriculture and Gardening
Entry conditions
No previous education qualification required
Learning outcomes
On successful completion, learners will be able to develop a sustainable approach to gardening and troubleshoot problems in their own garden. Become self-sufficient in terms of making own compost, fertiliser, saving seed, propagating own plant material. Develop a greater appreciation of the biodiversity in and around our gardens. Develop confidence, personal qualities, and strengths to progress further in education or training including moving on to a certified course.