Learn how to care for plants with easy-to-follow gardening methods aimed at both new and experienced home gardeners on this course from BBC Gardeners’ World.
Discover how to grow plants indoors and outdoors irrespective of budget or space
Plants add beauty to any space, whether it’s a garden, balcony, or windowsill. Learning to grow and nurture your own flowers, fruit and vegetables, or houseplants brings many mood-boosting benefits and can help benefit the wider environment, bringing in more birds, bees, and butterflies.
Newbie gardeners can often feel daunted by the amount of jargon out there but this easy-to-follow ExpertTrack from BBC Gardeners’ World will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to help plants stay healthy and thrive.
Expert home gardening tips for you to grow plants in any environment
To help you begin gardening at home, this ExpertTrack covers the fundamentals of how to grow plants and the environments each type requires to thrive.
You’ll explore the science of how plants grow and how they change through the seasons. With practical tips and techniques to try at home, you’ll be equipped with the green-fingered skills to grow your plants to perfection.
Learn the best techniques for sowing seeds, watering plants, and more
If you’re not sure what your plants need, it’s very possible to accidentally kill them with kindness. This ExpertTrack will guide you through the needs of different plant types and how to adapt your cultivation techniques accordingly.
You’ll look at the entire lifecycle of caring for plants, from sowing seeds and feeding them to pinching, pruning, and deadheading.
Prevent disease and pests from damaging your plants
Plants are exposed to a variety of different elements, insects, and environments, and with them come diseases and pests.
This course will teach you preventative methods to protect your plants, as well as what to do if something goes wrong.
Learn from the experts at BBC Gardener’s World Magazine
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine is the UK’s best-selling gardening title and GardenersWorld.com is the go-to online destination for millions of gardeners each month.
Working with the top names in gardening, the brand caters for complete beginners and seasoned experts alike, providing the know-how they need to create a beautiful garden.
Key skills you will learn
- Identify the different parts of plants, their different forms and their function in supporting growth.
- Investigate how the structure and composition of soil and compost are fundamental for plant health.
- Understand the growth cycles of different plant types and the key maintenance the gardener needs to give them.
- Assess the different growing conditions experienced by plants and adapt cultivation techniques accordingly.
- Apply basic methods of raising new plants – from sowing seeds, to dividing and taking cuttings.
- Appreciate that plants have different needs from ourselves and that it’s possible to kill plants with kindness
- Appreciate the need to observe plants regularly to nurture and respond to their needs.
Experience required
This ExpertTrack is designed to appeal to all kinds of gardeners, so no previous experience is required to benefit from these courses.
Whether you’re a first-time gardener, on a limited budget, or a failed grower, this ExpertTrack will help you build the skills to cultivate beautiful greenery in no time.
Getting started
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to garden at home. It is aimed at all would-be home gardeners irrespective of budget, your own growing space, or ultimate goals.