Learning and applying useful horticulture skills is the aim of this programme. The learning revolves around horticultural projects which can take place at locations outside of the Polytechnic. This could be working on your own home project or in conjunction with a community organisation. Projects could include community gardens, planting trees and shrubs, vegetable production, propagation of native tress and shrubs.

• Companion planting principles
• Composting methods
• How to design a home garden
• How to plant & care for trees, shrubs and perennials
• Permaculture
• Plant names
• Plant propagation methods
• Prepare sites for landscaping
• The yearly garden calendar
• Using horticulture machinery
• Weed control methods