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how to be a gardener - The complete online guide

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Module 1 - Know your plot
Introduction
Assessing your plot
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Analysing your soil
ÌýÌýÌýSoil types
ÌýÌýÌýSoil pH
Drawing a survey
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Module 2 - Understand plants
Introduction
Plant types
ÌýÌýÌýAnnuals and biennials
ÌýÌýÌýPerennials and bedding plants
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ÌýÌýÌýEvergreen and deciduous plants
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Plant names
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Module 3 - Planting schemes and themes
Introduction
Planting styles
Combining plants
ÌýÌýÌýShapes and textures
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Do your research
ÌýÌýÌýHow to draw plans
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Module 4 - Practical planting
Introduction
Preparing the ground
ÌýÌýÌýImproving your soil
ÌýÌýÌýDigging
ÌýÌýÌýHow to dig
Buying plants
ÌýÌýÌýChoosing healthy plants
ÌýÌýÌýHow to read the label
Planting
ÌýÌýÌýHow to plant in the garden
ÌýÌýÌýVariations on a planting theme
ÌýÌýÌýHow to plant in containers
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Module 5 - Caring for your garden
Introduction
Tools
Watering
ÌýÌýÌýSuccessful watering
ÌýÌýÌýWatering equipment
ÌýÌýÌýStoring water
Feeding
ÌýÌýÌýFertilisers
ÌýÌýÌýTypes of Feed
Pruning
ÌýÌýÌýStopping and deadheading
ÌýÌýÌýClipping and trimming
ÌýÌýÌýTools for pruning
ÌýÌýÌýHow to prune spring flowering shrubs
ÌýÌýÌýHow to prune bush roses
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Module 6 - Problem solving
Introduction
Pests and diseases
ÌýÌýÌýCommon pests
ÌýÌýÌýCommon diseases
ÌýÌýÌýProblems caused by growing conditions
Weeds
ÌýÌýÌýAnnual weeds
ÌýÌýÌýPerennial weeds
ÌýÌýÌýThe tools for the job
ÌýÌýÌýPreventing weeds
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Module 7 - The productive garden
Introduction
Setting up your plot
ÌýÌýÌýMaking your own compost
ÌýÌýÌýGeneral care
Growing vegetables
ÌýÌýÌýSalads, peas and beans
ÌýÌýÌýRoot crops, cabbage and onion
Growing fruit
ÌýÌýÌýSoft fruit
ÌýÌýÌýTree fruit
The kitchen diary
Greenhouse growing
ÌýÌýÌýTomatoes and cucumbers
ÌýÌýÌýPeppers and aubergines
The herb garden
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Module 8 - The gardening year
Introduction
The growing season
ÌýÌýÌýClimate and weather
ÌýÌýÌýBad weather
Spring
ÌýÌýÌýKey jobs for spring
ÌýÌýÌýSpring's theme
Summer
ÌýÌýÌýKey jobs for summer
ÌýÌýÌýSummer's theme
Autumn
ÌýÌýÌýKey jobs for autumn
ÌýÌýÌýAutumn's theme
Winter
ÌýÌýÌýKey jobs for winter
ÌýÌýÌýWinter's theme
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