geraniums & pelargoniums

One of a series of 100 hour "short" courses from the Garden Design Academy suitable for garden enthusiasts and all those dealing with plants on a professional level.

Geraniums and Pelargoniums are great collector’s plants with many varieties available. They are a good source of vivid colour, even in winter if a warm situation is provided.

Plants sold at garden centers that are labeled "Ivy Geranium", "Scented Geranium" and "Zonal Geranium" are actually three different species of pelargonium.

These wonderful plants have been seen in our gardens and window boxes for hundreds of years and are a big part of many garden lovers lives.

Learn ways to maintain them to optimum performance. Learn how to avoid problems that can be easily cured. Learn how to take your own cuttings, grow them successfully and discover how many different types there are to choose from.

In this course you will also learn the basics of all good horticulture with plant health, understanding soils, plant nutrition, cultural requirements and pest and disease treatment.

 

 

Course content

1. Introduction
   • Review of the system of plant identification
   • Physiology
   • Information sources
2. Culture
   • Planting
   • Staking
   • Mulching
   • Watering
   • Feeding
   • Soils
   • Pruning, etc.
3. Propagation
   • Methods of propagating this group of plants
   • Propagation of selected varieties
4. Using Geraniums & Pelargoniums
   • Landscaping With Geraniums
   • Growing in baskets
   • Hydroponics
   • Rock gardens
   • Tubs
   • Planting design
5. Pest & Disease
   • Diagnosing problems
   • Hygiene
   • Chemical & non chemical control
6. Irrigation
   • Manual & automatic
   • Capillary
   • Disease implications etc.
7. Greenhouse Management
   • Types of Greenhouses & Other Growing Structures
   • Plant Needs
   • Temperature Control
8. Special Project
   
   • A research project into one major group such as species geraniums or pelargoniums, Regals, Zonals, Ivy Leaf, etc.

 
Duration:  100 hours

Each of the lessons in this course culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the Academy, marked by the Academy's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments and if necessary, extra reading.

You will be working with Colin Elliott, award winning garden designer, landscaper, horticulturist and ex-Royal Gardener, who is a passionate plantsman.

The course will stimulate your interest and set you on the path to becoming an expert with these well-loved plants.

 

 

Geraniums & Pelargoniums -

Course cost: £ 345

OR two payments of £ 195

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Payment Method

Single payment £345.00 First of two payments £195.00