This free online horticulture course provides the botanical and gardening skills required to cultivate healthy plants.

Would you like to turn your passion into a career? This course establishes the significance of the plant stem and root system and explains how plant cells grow in different settings. We identify crops that can grow under different climate conditions and identify favourable and unfavourable temperatures for growing specific plant species before demonstrating how to protect them from the impact of temperature. We also outline how the intensity, quality and duration of light affects plant health.

The course traces the origins, formation and composition of soil to help you propagate seeds, including different types of dormancy seeds. Learn how to sow and take care of seeds in a protected environment. We show you how to identify signs of nutrient deficiency and the vital minerals and fertilisers you can use to boost plant nutrients. We go over methods of harvesting, training and pruning plants to maintain their quality and quantity.

Finally, we discuss the landscaping and aesthetic factors to consider when selecting plants for ornamental garden design. The horticultural sector contributes to the economy as a source of raw materials and employment opportunities for floriculturists, pomologists, landscape architects and others. No prior experience in horticulture is required for this course as we provide the background information you need to turn your love of plants into a career.