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Study towards the RHS General Certificate
The RHS General Certificate is well recognised within the industry and students who achieve it will be well placed to progress onto further courses or into employment. This course is over 100 years old and still as popular as ever.
  The course is ideal for the dedicated amateur gardener who wished to extend their knowledge and perhaps achieve a nationally recognised qualification.

 This is a broad ranging course taught ½ day a week over 6 terms and covers the full spectrum of horticultural subjects. It is ideal for beginners or for those with some experience.

Achievement on this course is through 2 nationally set written examinations taken in June 2007 (Module 1) and June 2008 (Module 2) and the level of knowledge expected is equivalent to a good level of pass in a GCSE science subject.

Who can apply?
Entry onto this course is open to anyone who has a genuine interest in horticulture – no formal qualification is necessary.

What will I learn?
The weekly session will include plant identifications and practical demonstrations as well as classroom-based theory. Comprehensive notes will be provided.The following syllabus is intended only for general guidance on the range of subjects to be studied.

 
• Module 1
 • Plant Types
• Vegetables & Fruit 		• Plant Structure & Growth
• Garden Design		 • Propagation
 
• Module 2
 • Lawn Care
• Pest & Disease Problems 		• Greenhouse Management
• Ornamental Plants		 • Soil Management

Guided tours of Wisley RHS Gardens and Yalding Organic Garden will be arranged.

This course is being taught by Tessa Allen at Hadlow College, Kent.
and is also available at Coolings Nurseries, Knockholt Kent.

Prices are in the region of £300 for each of the two years of the course.

Contact tessa.allen@greenroots.com to ask more questions or book a course.

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