LTG 2008

COURSE OBJECTIVES
To enable course members to:

• appreciate the need for plant identification
• understand the features of plants
• compile profiles of plants
• be able to discuss plants on site
• understand the diversity of plants and their requirements
• compile lists of plants for specific purposes
• understand the need for careful plant selection/choice
• understand appropriate plant associations

This is a fundamental course, which will benefit new staff and established operators. An LTG certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion of the course.

Duration One day

Max: 8 Min: 3

Course Content
Introduction
Plant botany
Important families
Plant groups by usage
Collection of specimens and profiling
Poisonous plants and chemical controls
General plant knowledge & garden planning
Final session