Tropical Plants

Learn where and how to grow Tropicals. This course provides a valuable instruction for both growing plants in warm places or in protected places such as greenhouses  and inside homes or offices. Some people would think a tropical is   Read More

Growing Grevilleas

Become an expert on Grevilleas. This course provides a thorough grounding in identifying, growing and using grevilleas. There are more than 250 species of Grevillea and hundreds if not thousands of different varieties and hybrids, many probably not   Read More

Eucalypts

Learn about Eucalyptus: their identification, culture (propagation, soils, landscape uses, feeding), and uses. Throughout the course you build both a knowledge of the group as a whole, and of the range of species you can identify. Eucalypts are today widely grown throughout   Read More

Proteas

Learn where and how to grow one of the most stunning groups of plants in the world. With the right cultural techniques (e.g. proper drainage, soil treatments, irrigation methods, feeding, pruning, weed control), you can achieve top quality, large blooms   Read More

Palms & Cycads

·Learn to ·-Distinguish between the characteristics of different types of palms and cycads -Determine general cultural practices, including propagation, for growing palms and cycads -Choose palms and cycads to suit different climatic situations -Determine treatments   Read More

Roses

A unique, comprehensive course for rose enthusiasts whether professionals or amateur growe Roses are one of the most popular ornamental plants in a garden, valued highly for their blooms which many would claim are the most beautiful flowers in existence.   Read More

Perennials

Create a cascade of colour that re-emerges annually. Learn what perennials are, about the main types of perennial plants in fashion today, the cultural requirements of each (ie. feeding, watering, soil requirements, pruning, pest control), and how to utilize them to   Read More

Orchid Culture

Develop your knowledge of orchids, their culture and uses. Get the broad picture of what orchids are all about and learn how to improve your results and grow flowers which will be the envy of all who see them. Course   Read More

Interior (Indoor) Plants

This is a course equally applicable to the professional interior plantscaper or the home owner (or interior decorator) who aspires to achieve the very best results with their indoor plants. You will learn about the main family groups indoor plants   Read More

Growing Iris

This is a valuable course for anyone with a serious interest in irises either as a commercial grower or an enthusiastic home collector. You will gain an in-depth appreciation of the iris, how to grow them to achieve optimum results   Read More

Geraniums & Pelargoniums

A wonderful course for enthusiasts. Developed by John Mason, co author of Growing Geraniums & Pelargoniums (published by Hyland House). After an introductory section dealing with classification, physiology and information resources, you move on to develop an understanding of   Read More

Fuchsias

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about fuchsias, from soil management & feeding to pruning and propagation. Learn how fuchsias are classified into several major groups, the characteristics of those groups & how/where to grow different types to achieve   Read More

Ferns

A detailed look at the identification and culture of ferns. You learn to propagate (spores, division, tissue culture), different groupings (e.g. epiphytes, ground ferns, tree ferns) and both common & uncommon species. Growing techniques (baskets, indoor/outdoor containers, terrariums) and cultural   Read More

Conifers

Eight lessons provide you with a systematic understanding of the way conifers are classified, show you how to identify the differences between types and develop your understanding of cultural requirements common to the whole group and differences in cultural techniques   Read More

Growing Carnations

A serious course equally valuable to the home enthusiast or the commercial cut flower grower. You learn about growing quality carnations (planting, watering, pest & disease control, fertilizing), different ways of growing them (e.g. as row crops in soil, in   Read More

Growing Camellias

Beautiful camellias require little attention, once established, and yet there is so much to know about them. This course is a wonderful way of learning about the different groups of camellias (eg. japonicas, sasanquas, reticulatas), their special characteristics, and their   Read More

Cacti & Succulents

Its been said that people either love cacti or hate them. For lovers of cacti and succulents, this comprehensive 8 lesson course is a must. The course studies major cacti & succulent groups and the differences in how to treat   Read More

Carnivorous Plants

These fascinating plants provide entertainment and stimulation to the enthusiast. Nine lessons cover a range of cultivated carnivorous plants, paying particular attention to the Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) and Sundews (Drosera).   Read More

Bonsai

Join the many who have learnt the ancient oriental art of bonsai through this practical and comprehensive course. Eight lessons cover the selection of plants suited to bonsai, understanding the history and classic shapes which form the basis of the   Read More

Growing Annuals

Become an expert with annual flowers. Learn to identify and grow them, to produce a continual blaze of colour through the seasons. This eight lesson course reveals the secrets of what to grow, when to grow each variety, building up   Read More

Azaleas & Rhododendrons

Considered by many to be the very best plants a garden can offer, azaleas and rhododendrons are some of the most popular plants grown anywhere. The course shows how to grow them to perfection, and builds your knowledge of varieties   Read More

African Violets

Designed for the African Violet enthusiast, this course covers everything from potting and feeding, to pests and propagation. You learn how African Violets are classified, and cover the exciting range of varieties available. Heres your chance to achieve outstanding results   Read More

Australian Native Ferns

Learn which ferns occur naturally in Australia, how to identify them, where to obtain accurate information on them, how to propagate them, growing and using ferns in baskets, terrariums, and landscapes.   Read More

Australian Native Trees

This course first teaches you about different types of Australian flora, plant identification, information sources, planting, feeding, soils, pests & diseases, watering, propagation and transplanting. The remaining lessons then deal with selected varieties of trees, windbreak planting, agroforestry, tree maintenance   Read More

Australian Natives II

This course deals with both woody (hard wooded) and herbaceous (soft wooded), low growing Australian Native Plants, which bear showy flowers. The focus is on small shrubs and ground covers. Comment from one of our Australian Natives   Read More

Acacias

Learn about the identification and botany, and culture (planting, watering, feeding, propagation) of the wattles. Around 50 species are studied in detail. You also learn about the commercial uses of Acacias as building materials, food plants, for tanning, craft, etc.   Read More

Australian Natives I

Identify and Grow Australian Plants anywhere in the World. Australia has one of the oldest and most diverse varieties of plants of an country. Australian natives come from tropical areas to cold temperate snow covered mountains, and from inland deserts to fertile   Read More