YOU could live five lifetimes and still not know everything about plants and gardens. It’s for this reason that we all need to take every opportunity to immerse ourselves in the subject that we love. After all, knowledge is power, and it also brings a lot of pleasure.
Having taught the RHS Level 2 Certificate many moons ago, I can highly recommend attending a recognised horticultural college to learn. You will get to experience the practical side of the subject under supervision and you’ll enjoy the company of like-minded people.
However, life is busy and few of us can dedicate the time to signing up for a course at college that involves physically sitting in a classroom. The good news is that there are alternatives. Online and distance-learning courses are the answer, and we are lucky to have so many at our gardening fingertips. You can learn about nearly every aspect of horticulture without even getting off the sofa!
A new career in horticulture
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To dig or not to dig?
Should we be carrying out a full dig on plots now? Bob considers the pros and cons of the 'autumn dig' debate
The box ball blues
As if his beleaguered box hadn't already taken a beating, Toby now has to deal with some hungry box caterpillars
Save your own seeds
Masterclass on: seed saving
Strange sightings
Three unusual insects turn up in Val's garden in one day
A bolt from the blue!
Cornflowers are perfect for garden and vase
Winter moth prevention
Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits
Create a winter container
There are as many options as in summer
Lightweight gardening tools
AS well as being good for our mental health, gardening is also great exercise.
Autumn price round-up
AG finds better bargains in lesser-known brands
Rudbeckias
Rudbeckias are ideal for sunny summer patios and borders, with some able to survive our coldest winters