The gardening short course provides opportunities for students to develop gardening knowledge and skills and use them effectively.
Gardening activities provide an excellent opportunity to develop the following core skills:
Gardening activities provide an excellent opportunity to develop the following core skills:
- Ability to learn
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- IT skills
- Literacy
- Numeracy.
Students will learn and demonstrate the skills and techniques needed in gardening, develop an awareness of how gardening promotes a healthier lifestyle and can have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of sustainable practice and the positive impact that gardening has on the wider environment.
