Introduction to Organic Growing
- Tags
- Seed saving Soil Wildlife gardening
• 6 practical modules
• 3 expert webinars
• 12 months’ access
• Certificate on completion
£360 | £321 for Garden Organic members
Who’s this course for? 🔗
The course is designed for anyone looking to develop their skills in organic growing.
- Amateur gardeners
- Allotment growers
- Early-career gardeners
- Career changers
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What you'll learn
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Gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of an organic approach, and the benefits that this method will bring to any growing space.
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Master the science behind building healthier soil and learn practical composting techniques you can use immediately.
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Discover what to consider when planning a productive organic garden or allotment, including choosing the right plants for your garden and succeeding with propagation.
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Create habitats, shelters and food sources for garden biodiversity. Recognise common pests and diseases and learn how to manage them without pesticides.
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Learn skills from our expert Heritage Seed Library team to enable you to confidently save your own seed, including how to clean, dry and store for improved germination.
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Master how to nurture a productive and healthy growing space all year round.
"Chris was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. And I liked that he gave real-life examples of how he incorporated organic principles"
Learn with Chris Collins 🔗
This course is led by Garden Organic's head of organic horticulture, Chris Collins, DHE. MSc dip. MCI Hort. FCGI. Chris has had a long career in horticulture, starting in the parks of Brighton and culminating in three years as the head gardener at Westminster Abbey, where he led the conversion of the gardens to organic. Chris’s firsthand experience of converting to organic practice means he’s uniquely placed to understand the highs and lows you’re likely to face.
Course content was created by experts from Garden Organic, including soil scientist Dr Anton Rosenfeld, head gardener Emma O’Neill and expert horticulturists from the Heritage Seed Library.
How much does it cost & what's included?
| User | Cost (inc.VAT) |
|---|---|
| Standard price | £360 |
| Member price (-£39 membership fee) | £321 |
Everything you get for £360 🔗
- 6 modules, approximately 1.5-2 hours each
- 3 seasonal webinars, learn directly with Chris and other students
- 12 months’ access, study around your work or family life
- Certificate of completion – demonstrate your learning and add it to your CV
- Annual membership to Garden Organic, for additional support and inspiration
- Expert tuition from some of the UK’s leading organic growers
You can now split payments for our online learning certificate using Klarna or Clearpay.
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Your questions answered...
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Access to six easy to follow self-guided modules. Expert instructor tuition through three dedicated seasonal webinars & certificate of completion to expand your career opportunities.
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The certificate is delivered online, offering a flexible approach to study.
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You can study in a way that fits around you, enabling you to learn completely at your own pace – wherever and whenever you want to.
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Each module will take between 1.5-2hrs to complete on average.
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The certificate and modules will be accessible for 12 months.
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Three dedicated seasonal webinars.
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Registered webinar attendees are able to rewatch webinar recordings for up to one month after the session.