Gardening courses in Ireland

Step into enjoying your garden. Plan the future for your room outside. Introduction to low maintenance planting and seasonal colour. Plant seeds and bulbs for summer splendour. Learn the art of propagation. Make your own compost. Grow organic herbs and vegetables. Choice of plants for containers and window boxes. Year round lawn care.

This degree programme has been designed in response to an increased demand for employees with specific skills relating to Interior Architecture including spatial planning, design detailing, technologies, problem-solving and visualisation techniques and presentation skills. The course takes students through the fundamentals of visual culture, building science and design principles and equips them with practical studio…

This short course provide a practical and interactive introduction to ECO-Community Gardens

The latest trend in home gardening is food gardening Food gardening refers to the method of growing vegetables and fruits for consumption in one’s home garden. Food gardening has become a growing concept among people with the increase in health issues related to fruits and vegetables available in the market. Food gardening reduces or avoids…

This is a comprehensive Fruit and Vegetable growing course which will take you from A-Z of growing your own organic produce. It is suitable for novice Fruit and/or Vegetable growers or for those that would like to learn a bit more and improve their skills. The course will be lead by Jean Wallace. She grew…

This course facilitates learners through advanced skills of cabinet making using woodworking machinery to manufacture doors, drawers and carcasses, the application of various wookd finishes and techniques. An emphasis will be placed on the key link between the design process, 2D/3D Computer Aided Design and the workshop. Learners will have access to a design studio,…

This course equips learners with the essential skills of furniture design and making. There are practical classes using hand tools and machinery as well as drawing and design modules. Each student has the opportunity to develop skills so they can produce their own unique pieces of furniture. Learners have access to a design studio, a…

This course will provide learners with unique training and educational opportunities to become part of the horticulture profession. The Institute has extensive grounds and gardens, a large poly-tunnel and laboratories in which the learners can study botany and soil science together with propagation and design theory and practice. The course has a good mixture of…

Learn the secrets to successful gardening.  See how to grow fruit and veg in your garden all year round in this Gardening course in Limerick .  The most common gardening mistakes will be  explained and solutions given.  A introduction to basic landscape design techniques will also be covered.  All resources are supplied for this course. …

Gardening for Beginners – Autumn Course Description: Gardening is a great hobby to keep you stay physically and mentally fit. This course is intended for beginners and gardeners who have some experience in the garden and want to expand their knowledge. The objectives of this course is to introduce participants to the world of gardening…

Aim This course will provide students with a thorough practical knowledge of Horticulture, Landscape Design, Garden Maintenance and Plant Propagation making it the perfect programme to gain employment with Landscapers, Public Parks, Nurseries and Garden Centers. It also facilitates progression to Horticulture Programmes at Level 6. Modules include Plant & Soil Science Plant Protection Plant…

Gardening is one of the fastest growing leisure pastimes for many good, practical reasons as well as the sense of enjoyment of it. There are many sound economic and organic reasons for getting the most out of your garden. Vegetables and fruit s taste better when they come from your own garden. There are good…

Food gardening is the hottest trend in home gardening It’s true that food gardens are part of the solution to healthier people and communities. Why? Because of its many benefits. Food gardening is more economical – you can save a substantial amount of money from growing your own food. Buying quality vegetables can be surprisingly expensive,…

Learn spectacular container gardening This easy-to-follow, highly creative, yet simple course provides a wealth of tips and techniques that can be used to produce fabulous container plants that can adorn and bring to life even the plainest environments. Learn how to produce and enjoy non-stop colour all season long with this enjoyable Mastering Container Gardening…

Course outline Qualification title – Certificate in Container Gardening Training Accreditation status – Accredited by CPD and IAP Course duration – Self-paced (module availability – 365 days) Guided learning hours – 03 Availability – International Learn spectacular container gardening Container gardening refers to the method of growing edible and non-edible plants in containers or pots rather than…

Learn spectacular container gardening This easy-to-follow, highly creative, yet simple course provides a wealth of tips and techniques that can be used to produce fabulous container plants that can adorn and bring to life even the plainest environments. Learn how to produce and enjoy non-stop colour all season long with this enjoyable Mastering Container Gardening…

Get advice on garden planning and maintenance to include planting, pruning and general garden tasks in this online class.

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce a crop of outdoor vegetables.