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About the Course
will lead to a minor award at NFQ Level 5 in Fruit and Vegetable Production.
OrnamentalHorticulture
Content:
e course is divided between the
theory of plants and practical
horticultural practice.
Students will learn formative
pruning and how to plant trees
correctly.
Appropriate maintenance of
herbaceous and woody perennial
display borders will be taught, as will
how to design and draw planting
plans for various locations.
is part time module will equip the student with knowledge of a wide range of ornamentalplant species including annual plants with a special emphasis on roses. Students will learn todraw planting plans to scale and will study the visual characteristics of various plant species.
Learning outcomes 1. Investigate plant selection for planting situations2. Review roses3. Use botanical nomenclature to select plants for use in annual displays4. Establish a range of plant displays using a range of plant types5. Plan a mixed border6. Carry out formative and routine pruning7. Plant standard and light standard trees8. Maintain herbaceous and woody perennial plant displays
Who is this course suited to?is course is suited to anyone withan interest in gardening, plants andhow they can be used to their bestadvantage. It would be especiallyuseful to those wishing to learnhow to plan an ornamental gardendisplay.Award: Students who pass theirassessments will receive a QQI level5 component award. is subject isworth 15 credits which can becounted towards further studies atLevel 5.Location: National Botanic GardensContact: [email protected]