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Overview
What you will learn
By the end of this Australian Native Plants Gardening course offered by University of Sydney , you should be able to:
- identify the distinguishing features of several major Australian native plant families
- recognise the adaptations of Australian native plants
- select suitable Australian native plants for suburban gardens
- determine Australian native plants that are bird attracting, fire retardant and frost tolerant
- cultivate and maintain Australian native plants successfully
- ascertain the various Australian native plants that produce edible food.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Origins of Australian native plants – Gondwanaland – South African and South American relationships
- Australian climatic zones and environments – tropical, sub-tropical, rainforest, etc
- Major Australian native plant families – Myrtaceae, Epacridaceae, Proteaceae, and their features
- Adaptations of Australian native plants – leaves, stems, flowers, roots, etc
- Australian native plants for specific locations
- Australian native plants for suburban gardens
- Australian native plants with special features
- Edible Australian native plants
- Cultivation of Australian native plants
- Planting techniques; pruning; maintenance
- Pest and disease control
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Horticulture and Crop Science View 4 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Number: 0026A
- Suitable for anyone who would not only like to be able to identify Australian native plants but also recognise their adaptations to the environment. It would also be of interest to anyone who would like to select suitable Australian native plants for various locations, cultivate them successfully and grow edible varieties.
Tuition Fee
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International
190 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 AUD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
190 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 190 AUD for the full programme during 2 days.
Funding
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