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!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot common problems encountered in home vegetable gardening to optimize plant health and yield.
  • Identify the essential steps in setting up and maintaining a vegetable garden to promote sustainable home farming.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the benefits and challenges of growing a vegetable garden by listing at least three pros and three cons.
  • Identify the necessary resources and time commitment for starting a vegetable garden by outlining a basic plan for acquiring supplies and scheduling maintenance tasks.
  • Describe the steps to successfully plant and care for tomatoes, garlic, or beans in a home garden.
  • Identify the benefits of considering local growing seasons when selecting vegetables for a home garden.
  • Identify the optimal garden location by analyzing sunlight exposure to ensure 8-10 hours of sun daily for healthy plant growth.
  • Plan a spacious garden layout to accommodate future expansion and facilitate plant reseeding and growth without overcrowding.
  • Define the step-by-step process for preparing garden soil as described in the lesson by listing each step from staking to planting.
  • Identify the benefits of proper soil preparation, such as reduced weeding time and improved soil quality, for successful gardening outcomes.
  • Demonstrate the process of preparing and maintaining indoor lighting conditions for plant growth by setting appropriate distances and durations for lights.
  • Identify and describe the benefits of using soilless mixes over traditional potting soil for starting plants indoors to reduce fungal growth and promote healthier development.
  • Identify and describe at least two manual and tool-based methods for effectively removing weeds from a garden.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
An Introduction 1 points
Lesson 2 Activity 1 points
Lesson 2 Exam 10 points
Lesson 3 Exam 10 points
Lesson 4 Activity 1 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Activity 1 points
Lesson 5 Exam 10 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Activity 1 points
Lesson 7 Exam 10 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Activity 1 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
Lesson 11 Activity 1 points
Lesson 11 Exam 9 points
Lesson 12 Exam 10 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
The Final Exam 30 points