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Gardening in Limited Space

by Samet Bilir Many people enjoy the flavor and quality of garden fresh vegetables as well as a feeling of accomplishment from growing their own. Busy lifestyles, both family members working, and limited space of urban lots creates a need for an approach other than traditional vegetable gardening. As a result, gardeners want good production from limited space which may even include containers on patios,...

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The Benefits of Gardening With Herbs

by Joseph Stutzman Herbs are amazingly versatile and wonderfully easy to grow, and if you have never cooked with fresh herbs, you are missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures. But, did you know that herbs can also be beneficial to your other plants? They can be a natural repellent or attractant, depending upon your requirements and can add fragrance, beauty and architectural interest, either...

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horticulture courses

Horticulture courses allow students to prepare for a new career in this area, and are a popular choice for students considering a second career outdoors, pursuing an interest that they love. There are a range of courses students can take to train for a career in horticulture, but those offered by the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) are among the most popular and recognised around the world. To find out...

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careers in gardening and horticulture

Horticulture and gardening encompass a wide range of activities, offering a number of diverse, exciting careers. These include: Garden or landscape design Garden maintenance and planting Arboriculture Working in a nursery: growing, selling, and management Floral design Sports turf management Amenity management Agriculture Garden sitting service (i.e. maintaining gardens while the owners are on...

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gardening courses

Learn more about gardening with a course at your local college or university, or even study online. Gardening courses range from introductory and leisure courses, to advanced, specialist courses in areas such as organic gardening, wildlife gardening and period gardening. Explore gardening courses with the directory at Horticulture Courses Online and distance learning courses: Learning Curve Garden...

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shrubs for your garden

Like trees, shrubs can be an important structural feature in garden design, bringing shape and depth. They can be a valuable all-year-round feature, especially those with berries, nuts and fruit, which provide a source of food for wildlife through autumn and winter. Shrubs can vary considerably in size, from heathers of just a few centimetres to rhododendrons of several metres. They may also grow in many...

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choosing ground cover for your garden

Ground cover plants grow low over the ground covering the soil surface so effectively that they suppress weeds and reduce the amount of garden maintenance required. Ground cover plants may be an important feature of the wildlife garden, as they keep borders tidy while at the same time offering shelter for tiny mammals, allowing them to travel around the garden without being disturbed. An ideal ground...