Science of Gardening 2 - What makes a garden?
In Science of Gardening we learnt the fundamentals of ‘how plants grow’, enriching our appreciation of plants, and changing the way we garden.
Science of Gardening 2 builds on this with an introduction to the complexity of relationships in the microcosm of nature that is your garden.
You will explore the roles of climate and soils in shaping the types of plants that grow in different regions; the origins of domesticated plants; and the roles of predators, pathogens, mutualists and symbionts in extending or limiting plant growth.
Science of Gardening 2 - What makes a garden?
In Science of Gardening we learnt the fundamentals of ‘how plants grow’, enriching our appreciation of plants, and changing the way we garden.
Science of Gardening 2 builds on this with an introduction to the complexity of relationships in the microcosm of nature that is your garden.
You will explore the roles of climate and soils in shaping the types of plants that grow in different regions; the origins of domesticated plants; and the roles of predators, pathogens, mutualists and symbionts in extending or limiting plant growth.
Science of Gardening 2 will equip you with the knowledge to make more informed decisions about your garden design and will heighten your appreciation of your natural environment.
What you will learn
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
Identify the major environmental constraints of plant growth for your situation.
Evaluate the suitability of a range of plant species or varieties for a particular environment.
Explain how different plant species can interact in a competitive or complementary manner.
Propose measures to attract desired organisms and to minimize unwanted organisms into an ecosystem.
Articulate a rationale for your garden design in terms of your identified priorities and limitations.
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New Zealand
United Kingdom