Horticulture and Agriculture

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Free online taster horticulture courses

This collection of courses introduces you to a wide range of topics including propagation, cultivation, design and plant biology.

These courses were developed by the Horticulture department at UHI Argyll. Visit the OpenLearn Create website to start

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An Introduction to Organic Gardening and Planting Design

This highly practical course introduces you to the principles and practices of Organic Gardening and the design and practical skills you need to design, plant and maintain beautiful borders. 

This course is ideal for anyone who would like to improve their skills for gardening at home, improve their wellbeing through horticulture or who are considering starting a career in horticulture and would like an introduction to basic horticultural skills. 

  • Where? Helensburgh
  • Full-time or Part-time? Both available
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page
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Gardening and Horticulture NPA

Improve your gardening and horticultural skills in the beautiful surroundings of Hermitage Park, Helensburgh or Mount Stuart Estate, Isle of Bute. 

  • Where? Helensburgh, Rothesay
  • Full-time or Part-time? Both available
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page
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Horticulture NC

Whether you simply want to improve your skills in the garden or are considering a career in horticulture, this highly practical course will equip you with all the essentials you need to succeed. 

  • Where? Helensburgh, Rothesay
  • Full-time or Part-time? Both available
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page
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Horticulture HNC

The HNC Horticulture is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of horticulture and landscape and develop – at a practical level – an understanding of plants' characteristics, growth, and use.

The course will be delivered by very experienced horticulture lecturers and an award-winning garden designer.

  • Where? The theory part of the course is available in all centres. The practical part of the course is available in Helensburgh, Oban and Rothesay. 
  • Full-time or Part-time? Both available
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page
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Horticulture HND

The HND Horticulture will develop your skills in plant and crop physiology and breeding, planting design, soil management and landscape surveying, as well as experience in the care, maintenance and management of plants. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in ecology and plant habitat conservation.

  • Where? The theory part of the course is available in all centres. The practical part of the course is available in Helensburgh, Oban and Rothesay. 
  • Full-time or Part-time? Both available
  • Want to find out more? Visit the course page
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Agriculture NC

Get an introduction to a range of areas important in the industry, including: livestock husbandry, health and welfare, tractor operations, farm maintenances, soils and fertility, gassland production, dairy production, calf rearing systems, crop production, and agricultural environmental awareness.