Online Class: Vegetable Gardening 101

If you are interested in learning how to set up, design, and cultivate a vegetable garden, you will find the tips and advice in this course to be a helpful way to get started and to keep your garden growing for years to come.
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  • 14
    Lessons
  • 14
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,843
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 3
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.3
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

"Green Beginnings: Your Comprehensive Guide to Vegetable Gardening"

Venture into the verdant world of vegetable gardening with our comprehensive 12-part course, tailored perfectly for gardening novices and those eager to green their thumbs. If the allure of fresh, home-grown veggies beckons you, this meticulously curated guide promises to transform your space, however big or small, into a lush, thriving garden.

Course Highlights:

  1. Foundation Building: Begin with understanding your gardening space. Grasp the nuances of soil types, light, and the role of climate. Tailor your garden plans to harmonize with your environment seamlessly.

  2. Soil Symphony: Dive deep into soil's world – understanding its pH balance, enriching it organically, and selecting the right mix for ultimate plant nourishment.

  3. Fertilizer Fundamentals: Learn the art and science of fertilization. From natural composts to store-bought solutions, discover how to offer your plants a buffet of nutrients.

  4. War on Weeds: Arm yourself with strategies to keep pesky invaders at bay, ensuring your veggies grow unhindered and your garden remains a picture of perfection.

  5. Organic Oasis: Explore the world of organic gardening. Understand the symbiotic relationships in nature, from helpful insects to natural pesticides, ensuring your veggies are chemical-free and brimming with goodness.

  6. Container Chronicles: Not blessed with sprawling spaces? No worries! Delve into container gardening, maximizing yields from balconies, terraces, or even windowsills.

  7. Cultivation Companions: Discover the magic of companion planting. Enhance growth, deter pests, and improve flavor by understanding which plants thrive when grown side by side.

  8. Restorative Flora: Learn about plants that rejuvenate the garden, enriching the soil and acting as natural pest deterrents.

  9. Progressive Learning: Our course design ensures a layering of knowledge. As each lesson unfolds, the wisdom of the previous one becomes the foundation for the next, ensuring a smooth and comprehensive learning journey.

  10. Interactive Checkpoints: To fortify your learning, each section concludes with a summary, true/false evaluations, and multiple-choice quizzes, ensuring you're garden-ready by the end of the course.

Why "Green Beginnings" Is Your Ideal Choice:

Gardening is more than a hobby; it's a journey of discovery, patience, and rewards. "Green Beginnings" isn't just a course; it's an immersive experience. While novice gardeners will find a complete roadmap, seasoned horticulturists might discover uncharted territories and fresh insights.

Envision yourself plucking sun-ripened tomatoes, crisp lettuce, or fresh basil right from your garden, turning them into a delightful salad. Such joys are unparalleled! Embark on this gardening quest with us, savoring the pleasure of watching life sprout, grow, and blossom under your care. Your path to becoming a gardening maestro starts here!

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  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.37 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(2,110 votes)

Lesson 1: Introduction

1 Points
In this course, you will learn more about the ways in which you can set up and maintain a vegetable garden.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Vegetable Gardening; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction

Lesson 2: Why Plant Your Own Vegetables?

10 Points
Even people without green thumbs are thinking about growing food because there are a number of good reasons to do so.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: The Best Vegetables to Grow

10 Points
If you're starting to grow vegetables in your garden, it can help to start off with some of the easier vegetables to grow.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Planning Your Garden

10 Points
When you're starting to think about vegetable gardening, you can save yourself time and resources by planning out your garden ahead of item.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Preparing Your Soil

10 Points
If you are looking to have a successful gardening experience, preparing your soil properly can be the best use of your time.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Starting Your Plants

10 Points
Just as you can prepare your soil ahead of time, you will also want to prepare your plants ahead of time. Additional lesson topics: Starting Seeds Inside
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Vegetables
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Handling Weeds in the Garden

10 Points
What you need to know about weeds is that they are going to grow wherever they are allowed to grow.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Fertilizing Your Garden

10 Points
When you want to grow larger harvests in your backyard, you might begin to think about fertilizers.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: How to Harvest Your Vegetables

10 Points
All you need to do now is to learn when and how to harvest your vegetables so that you're getting the best results and taste.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Keeping Your Soil Ready for the Next Season

10 Points
After the harvest is the time when you can prepare your garden for next year or for the next growing cycle to begin.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: How to Achieve a Big Harvest

9 Points
With the following tips and advice, you can increase the number of harvests you have in some cases, while also increasing the size and consistency of other harvests you have.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12: Organic Gardening for Vegetables

10 Points
Organic methods might use fewer products and chemicals, but there are additional things you need to keep in mind.
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Organic Gardening
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13: Container Gardening

10 Points
Container gardening offers you the opportunity to create a garden, no matter where you might be.
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14: Conclusion and Resources

30 Points
Conclusion and resources...
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments; Course Comments
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
150
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify why plant your own vegetables.
  • Identify the best vegetables to grow.
  • Describe planning your garden and preparing your soil.
  • Summarize methods to start planting and how to handle weeds.
  • Describe methods and techniques for fertilizing your garden.
  • Summarize how to harvest your vegetables and keeping your soil ready for the next grow season.
  • Summarize methods on how to achieve a big harvest.
  • Define container gardening.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Vegetable Gardening 101
Course Number: 8900150
Lessons Rating: 4.37 / 5 Stars (2,110 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Available across all 50 U.S. states, this course includes key regions such as California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also open in major English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, the UK, and Ireland.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.3 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Cathleen Chouinard
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "Thanks for a great class. Can't wait to garden this spring." -- Adrienne W.
  • "Thank you for offering this course. The instructor guided me along the way." -- Patricia G.
  • "Very helpful and informative." -- Carrie M.
  • "Great course, great instructor, great experience." -- Kristen R.
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