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Growing Food in Small Gardens

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Internationally Accredited by ICOES
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ABOUT THIS COURSE

You are what you eat. And what you eat can be what you grow!

If you always thought your space was too small to start a garden, we're here to prove you wrong!

Why grow your own fruit and veg?

ensure that they truly are organic and pesticide free
teach children about food sources and care for plants
reduce your carbon footprint
the joy of harvesting and cooking something you grew yourself!

When you learn how to grow your own fruits and vegetables, you're in charge of how they are taken care of, when they are harvested and how long it takes to go from garden to table. Unlike produce from the grocery store, where there is no way to know how long the cucumbers have been sitting out, how many people have squeezed the tomatoes or what chemicals were sprayed on the strawberries.

Gardening lowers blood pressue, connects you to green space - even in the middle of the city - and allows you to commune with nature! We'll teach you everything you need to know, so let's get growing!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

This course will teach you:

how to choose the best fruits and vegetables for small space gardening
how to fill each space with the most productive and practical plants
the best information for first-time urban gardening
how to plant so that your harvest will be successful
techniques for preparing soil and producing your plants
ideas on the best containers for your space

You are in control of your health, so why not start being in control of your own produce? Begin your fruitful journey into small space gardening today!

Who is this course for?

This course is for:

lovers of the freshest fruit and vegetables
avid gardeners who don't have much space
new gardeners wanting to start small
anyone looking for a healthy new hobby
young and old horticulturists alike!

Requirements

Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Certification

To receive certification, you must:

Complete every page of the course
Score at least 55% on the exams at the end of each module
That's it!

If you meet these criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be emailed to you immediately after you finish the course

You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES. (www.icoes.org)

COURSE BREAKDOWN

Module 1: Introduction

1.1 Success on a small scale
1.2 Choosing crops
1.3 Growing for health
1.4 Improving the soil
1.5 Sowing and growing
1.6 Pests and diseases

Module 2: Garden Layouts

2.1 Traditional rows
2.2 Raised beds
2.3 Decorative planting
2.4 Paths and walkways

Module 3: Growing In Containers

3.1 Moveable feasts
3.2 Window boxes, grow-bags, and hanging baskets

Module 4: Growing Vegetables

4.1 Leaf vegetables
4.2 Flower or fruiting vegetables
4.3 Gourds
4.4 Onion family
4.5 Pods and kernels
4.6 Roots, stems, and bulbs
4.7 Herbs and flowers

Module 5: Growing Fruit

5.1 Choosing fruit varieties
5.2 Choosing fruit trees
5.3 Soft fruits
5.4 Strawberries
5.5 Shrubby fruit
5.6 Cane fruits

Module 6: Garden Plans

6.1 Vegetable circle garden
6.2 Semi-circular vegetable garden
6.3 Potager-style garden
6.4 Rooftop container garden
6.5 Fruit garden

Module 7: The Harvest

7.1 Harvesting
7.2 Vegetables for the small garden
7.3 Fruit for the small garden
7.4 Herbs
7.5 Preserving your produce

RECEIVE YOUR CERTIFICATE IN 4 SIMPLE STEPS

Step 1

Register

Follow the easy peasy enrollment process

Step 2

Study

Absorb and remember course content with our easy-to-follow, structured information and helpful illustrations. And yes - you can study anywhere, anytime, from any device

Step 3

Evaluations

Reinforce your learning with quizzes at the end of each module

Step 4

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course and passed the exams, you’ll receive your certification. Congratulations on your amazing achievement!

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Barbara Segall

I edit magazines and write about gardens, plants and gardeners. My own garden and those open to the public, here and abroad – and gardeners – professionals and passionate amateurs, alike, all feature in my writing. Growing my own fruit, vegetables and herbs in a small, productive and ornamental town garden gives me great pleasure, as does using the produce and writing about it.