Growing Iris Online Course
| Full Fee | $595.00 incl GST - Best Value! |
| Payment Plan | $800.00 incl GST |
Exam Optional
Delivery Online
A detailed course for identifying, growing and harvesting irises. This is a valuable course for anyone with a serious interest in irises either as a commercial grower or an enthusiastic home collector.
Course Aims:
- Explain the taxonomy of Iris
- Explain the normal cultural requirements for different types or Iris.
- Breed and propagate Iris.
- Describe the identification and culture of a range of commonly cultivated Iris.
- Manage pest and disease problems on Iris
- Manage water requirements for Iris
- Discuss cultivation of Iris hydroponically
- Explain the use of Irises in landscaping
- Describe the production of Iris as a cut flower crop, in particular the harvest and post harvest.
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Detailed Course Outline
This course is made up of a number of lessons or units. Each of these has self assessment questions, a set task (practical homework) and an assignment which you can upload online. Click below to read about each of the lessons and what you will learn.
There are 8 Lessons in this course:
Introduction
- Review of the system of plant identification
- Physiology
- Information sources
Culture
- Planting
- Staking
- Mulching
- Watering
- Feeding
- Pruning, etc.
Propagation and Hybridisation
- Seed
- Division
- Separation
- Tissue Culture
- Review of selected species/hybrids.
Review of Major Types of Irises
- Bearded
- Louisiana
- Siberian
- Dutch
- English Spanish
Pest and Diseases
- Review of species from contrasting environments
- Review of various health problems
Water Irises
- Review of species
- Irrigation
- Irises in Hydroponics
Landscaping with Irises
- Garden Design
- Cottage Gardens
- Using Colour
- Review of more Iris species
- Flower bed design
Harvest, Post Harvest, Exhibiting and Quality
When you have completed the lessons of your Certificate course, you will be given the option of taking the optional exam. It's okay if you don't want the exam, we still issue your Careerline Certificate. For Advanced Certificates however, the exam is compulsory (per module) and are included in the course fee.
Course Tutor(s)
Barbara Tremain BSc. (Hons) Horticulture, RHS Adv. Cert,. RHS General, City & Guilds Garden Design, Permaculture Level 3 (UK)
Barbara brings to Careerline a wide range of horticultural experience and knowledge Barbara has a keen interest in herbalism, edible wild plants and has lead into studies of many plant based complementary medicinal systems, qualification as a Bach Flower remedy practitioner and studying Ethnobotany. Barbara has practiced and studied horticulture as well as combining it with her love of travel in many countries including the UK, US and Australia and has also studied Permaculture and runs her own horticulture business. Within the past two years she have also worked for Groundwork SW with 18-24 year old unemployed people, this work and the mentoring scheme has allowed me to teach informally. It has been a delight to nurture the interests of keen learners in horticulture and garden design. Meanwhile the business has covered a variety of Garden Design projects, from wildflower gardens to seaside situations, and has included some work with Chelsea Gold multi-winner John Moreland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay in installments?
Yes! We offer great payment plans, however full payment up front is the cheapest. You can choose the best payment plan for you from the course page, or call us on 07 55368782 to talk to one of our course consultants for a custom plan.
Can I study from anywhere in the world?
We have many international students. Careerline's range of courses are suitable for any one, anywhere in the world.
Do I get a discount if I enroll in a second course?
Yes. You may claim a 5% fee discount when you enroll in a second course, and a further 10% off a three-course package.
Do I have to sit an Exam?
No. If you are enrolled in a Certificate course (100hrs), the exam is optional. You will be issued with a certificate which proves that you are competent in all units, if you choose not to sit the exam.
Do you have set start dates?
There are no set start dates, you may start at any time. Our courses are all self-paced. As our home page says, ‘Courses for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime’. ‘Anytime’ includes the start time of your choice. However, we do encourage our students to submit assignments on a regular basis. Wherever possible, we suggest developing a study routine.