This unit covers the principles of plant classification, the role and function of higher plants’ anatomical and morphological features, plant metabolism and how plant growth is regulated.It builds on the basics of RHS level 2 ‘Plant classification, structure and function’.
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- Tutor: Natasha Nickson
- Tutor: Janet Prescott
- Tutor: Jenny Shukman
This unit covers the management of soils, growing media and plant nutrition, and an understanding of organic growing systems.It builds on the basics of RHS level 2 ‘Plant Nutrition and the Root Environment’. |
- Tutor: Natasha Nickson
- Tutor: Janet Prescott
- Tutor: Jenny Shukman
This unit covers pest and disease lifecycles and plant disorders, control methodology and legislation.It builds on the basics of RHS level 2 ‘Maintaining Plant Health’. |
- Tutor: Natasha Nickson
- Tutor: Janet Prescott
- Tutor: Jenny Shukman
This unit looks at the relevance of plant anatomy and physiology to propagation by seeds, spores and vegetative means,and at the management of propagation equipment and aftercare.
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- Tutor: Natasha Nickson
- Tutor: Janet Prescott
- Tutor: Jenny Shukman