Horticulture

Subject Overview

Get hands-on, get outdoors and learn practical horticulture skills.

Our Horticulture programme gives learners the opportunity to work outdoors and develop practical skills through growing, planting and maintaining plants and outdoor spaces.

Learners take part in a range of activities throughout the year, learning about plants, gardening, seasonal changes and how to safely use tools and equipment.

The programme also supports learners to develop independence, teamwork, communication and practical skills that can be used in future education, training and employment.

What could you get involved in?

  • Growing plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables
  • Planting and preparing soil
  • Learning how to care for plants
  • Using gardening tools and equipment safely
  • Maintaining gardens and outdoor spaces
  • Learning about plant health and seasonal changes
  • Developing practical and physical skills
  • Working as part of a team
  • Learning about sustainable growing and composting
  • Exploring careers in horticulture, gardening and grounds maintenance
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Where could Horticulture take you?

Horticulture gives learners the opportunity to develop practical skills while working outdoors. Learners can build their knowledge of plants and gardening, develop independence and teamwork, and explore future opportunities in horticulture, gardening, grounds maintenance and other practical roles.

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