Online Class: Introduction to Gardening

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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11Lessons
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25Exams &
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5,759Students
have taken this course -
6Hours
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0.6CEUs
Course Description
Basic Gardening will take you from the basic plant parts, and why they are important all the way to the production of fruit. You will discover the importance of having good soil, and what that means, and how to correct it in your yard. The gardener's best friend is the composter, and the beginning gardener needs to understand just what composting is and why that is such an important skill. Becoming more aware of the ecology of our world and how we can work with it rather than against it is a very important lesson.
You will also learn about plant hardiness and planting zones; about the most important date in a gardener's life: the date of the last spring frost. You will learn about plant propagation, the proper care of seedlings, and how to care for newly transplanted additions to your garden. You will even learn how to repel pests and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. Basic Gardening is a class to give the novice gardener all the basic information necessary to begin the most popular U.S. hobby to date: gardening.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson One. Gardening Basics
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment: Getting Started
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Assessment: Lesson One: Gardening Basics
Lesson Two. Where to Start
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment: Determining Location
Assessment: Lesson Two: Where to Start
Lesson Three. Secrets to Great Soil
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: Composting
Assessment: Lesson Three: Secrets to Great Soil
Lesson Four. Garden Maintenance
Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment: Seasons Change
Assessment: Lesson Four: Garden Maintenance
Lesson Five. Pest Control
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment: Pest Control Methods
Assessment: Lesson Five: Pest and Disease Control
Lesson Six. Solutions to Difficult Gardening
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment: Limited Space
Assessment: Lesson Six: Solutions to Difficult Gardening
Lesson Seven. Plant Propagation
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment: Determining Best Route
Assessment: Lesson Seven: Plant Propagation
Lesson Eight. Flower Garden
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment: Flower Gardens
Assessment: Lesson Eight: Flower Garden
Lesson Nine. Vegetable Garden
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment: Growing Veggies
Assessment: Lesson Nine: Vegetable Garden
Lesson Ten. Herb Garden
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment: Easy Herbs
Assessment: Lesson Ten: Herb Garden
Lesson Eleven. Specialty Gardens
Lesson 11 Video
Lesson discussions: Your Opinion Matters: Course Rating; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Growing a Garden
Complete: Final Assignment
Assessment: Lesson Eleven: Specialty Gardens
Assessment: Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe where to start.
- Describe the secrets to great soil.
- Summarize garden maintenance.
- Summarize pest and disease control.
- Summarize solutions to difficult gardening.
- Describe plant propagation.
- Summarize how to create a flower garden.
- Summarize how to create a vegetable garden.
- Summarize how to create a herb garden.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

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- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "Loved this course. I feel like I have learned a lot about gardening and ways to improve my yard. It is very helpful. I now feel like I'm prepared to plan out my garden and learn even more about gardening as I put what I learned into practice." -- Nohely G.
- "Loved taking this course, very informative and the instructor graded my work very quickly and provided positive, encouraging feedback that made me smile I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in gardening." -- Gabriela R.
- "I wanted to know more about gardening and I learned tons. The information was presented in an interesting way and the instructor was great." -- Martica P.
- "This instructor is excellent. I would really enjoy taking another course from this instructor. Very organized and motivating!" -- Tonia C.
- "Instructor was prompt with feedback and grading. Was a great experience!" -- Carrie M.
- "The instructor is very friendly and helpful. I enjoy her comments and her style of teaching online." -- Susan M.
- "I loved this course as i have great interest." -- Geraldine O.
- "Loved the course and the whole experience." -- Laree P.
- "Instructor was very good and attentive." -- Lucinda M.
- "Fun course! Great teacher!" -- Muffett V.
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