Course Overview
Gardening is such a varied subject – and that's reflected in the broad scope of this practical and stimulating course. You'll learn about filling your garden with colour and growing delicious vegetables. Most of all, you'll discover how to get the most from your garden.
Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.
Key Topics
- Soils and Manures
- Vegetable Growing
- Ornamental Gardening
- The Flower Garden
Qualification
ICS Complete Gardening Diploma
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.
What our Students Say
"When I first moved house I didn't have a clue what to do in the garden. However ICS provided me with the answer! The coursework was well presented and proved to be very useful to me. I even got two free textbooks that I often refer back to. I would recommend the course to anyone interested in improving their green fingers!" Fiona McLeod, ICS Graduate, Glasgow.
Your Future Prospects
Although not intended to be a specifically vocational course, the skills and knowledge you will learn will be invaluable to you if you intend to pursue a career in gardening.