E-Learning Structure
The duration of this online course is 100 hours. This consists of 8 in-depth lessons:
- Introduction
Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the ferns, main groups, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.) - Culture
Planting, mulching, watering, pest & disease, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc. - Propagation
Methods of propagating ferns. Propagation of selected varieties. - The Most Commonly Grown Varieties.
Maidenhairs, tree ferns, stags, elks, common ground ferns. - Other Important Groups
Blechnum, Nephrolepis, Pteris, etc. - Other Varieties
Hares foot ferns, Bracken, Fans. - Making the Best Use of Native Ferns
In containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, growing and showing, growing for profit (to sell the plants or what they produce). - Special Assignment
A major project on one genera of ferns.
Course Aims
- Discuss the diverse range of ferns native to Australia and the plant naming and classification system.
- Describe the cultural requirements of ferns
- Propagate ferns and identify various propagating media and methods.
- Describe a range of ferns that are commonly grown and freely available at nurseries.
- Explain the significance of a range of important Australian fern species
- Differentiate less common species of Australian fern genera
- Demonstrate more in depth the knowledge acquired through research, of a specific group of ferns.
How Does A Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start the course whenever is convenient for you. You will be studying from home and have access to support from our qualified tutors. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
If you have any questions please contact us.
