Scented Plants Online Course
| Full Fee | $595.00 incl GST - Best Value! |
| Payment Plan | $800.00 incl GST |
Exam Optional
Qualification Certificate
Lean to grow a scented garden, or grow scented plants as crops for use in crafts, potpurri and more. This course covers all aspects of plant types, cultivation, harvest, varieties and commercial applications.
Course Aims:
- Know the plant naming system and the uses of scented plants. There are many ways you might classify scented plants.
- By plant part – scented flower, scented foliage, scented fruit, scented root, etc.
- By plant group – scented bulbs, scented climbers, scented trees, scented shrubs, etc.
- By type of scent – strong scent, subtle scent, sweet scent, foul scent, etc.
- By use – edible herbs, plants for landscape use, for use in perfumes & cosmetics, etc.
- By plant family -plants which have similar botanical characteristics.
- Develop a foundation for understanding and identifying scented plants by becoming familiar with families that these plants belong to.
- Understand the cultural requirements of a range of scented plants. Learn how prevention is always the best cure. Try to keep the environment friendly to the helpful insects, a healthy soil structure with added compost, and maintain suitable environmental conditions for the plant. If you don’t have the right plant in the right place, they tend to struggle more.
- Heat, cold, wind, rain, frost, shade, pollution and other environmental problems can have disastrous effects on plants.
- All plants need water to grow, and to survive. Learn about composting, planting, pruning and methods of propagation
- Know how to make a range of products and uses for scented plants.
- Describe methods of drying herbs, making potpourri, cosmetic products, lavender crafts and rose crafts
- Explain harvest and post harvest techniques. If you are to reap the benefits of quality produce, crops must be handled properly during harvest and post harvest.Look at the the various methods for harvesting herbs.
- Discuss a range of the most commonly grown scented plants. Many scented plants are also commonly known as herbs however there are many that are not herbs but still have a wonderful scent and should be considered for inclusion in a scented garden.
- Discuss a range of the less commonly grown scented plan including fragrant Australian natives.
- Explain commercial applications of scented plants.
- Many species of scented plants are grown commercially for their: Cut flowers, Oils, Foliage, Roots,Tubers
- Some producers set up to specifically supply commercial growers (i.e. producers of oil or bulk flowers) with tube-stock or grow scented plants for specialist retail nurseries.
- operation options, faming options market research creating a scented garden.
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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
- How Scented plants are used
- Types of scented plants
- Plant Naming System and pronouncing plant names
- Scented Plant Families
- Resources and Networking
- Plant reviews
Culture
- Soils
- Soil Composition, soil types, improving soils
- Soil Mixes, potting media and component
- Plant Nutrients and fertilisers
- Plant Health -identifying and controlling problems
- Weeds and weed control
- Watering plants
- Planting, staking, mulching, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc.
- Plant reviews
- Propagation
- Methods of propagating this group of plants; creating a scented garden; growing in pots, inside, or in the open ground.
- Plant reviews
Crafts from Scented Plants and Herbs
- Herbs for cooking
- Howe to dry herbs
- Pot pourri, scented candles, tussie mussies, sachets, etc.
- Cosmetic uses -Hair rinses, baths, skin care
- Candle Making
- Exotic herb oils
- Scented Plants in Pots
- Lavender crafts
- Rose Crafts
- Plant reviews
Harvesting and Processing
- Harvesting hints
- General rules for harvesting flowers
- Storing harvested material
- Freezing
- Deterioration
- Bud harvesting
- Shelf life
- Post harvest treatments
- Chemical treatments
- Harvesting and grading carnations
- Harvesting and drying lavender
- Harvesting Herbs
- Harvesting leaves, roots, fruit, seed
- Harvesting for medicinal use
- Plant reviews
Commonly Grown Varieties
- Listing dozens of scented garden plants
- Several plants are dealt with in detail, including: Carnations, Roses, Gardenias, Heliotropium, Murraya, Pelargonium and Daphne
- Scented Flowers -Alstroemeria, Antihrrinum, Chrysanthemum, Freesia, Iris, Narcissus, Orchids, Matthiola,
- Plant reviews
Other Important Scented Plants
- Lilium
- Fragrant Australian natives
- Boronias
- Other Scented Plants for Temperate Areas
- Plant reviews
Commercial Applications
- The Business of Scented Plants
- The most commercially grown species
- Herbal Teas
- Production Plan
- Making a scented plant operation
- Standards
- Farm Layout
- Marketing your produce
- How to sell
- Creating a Scented Garden
- Drawing a Plan
- Garden Design
Special Assignment
- Students must complete a special assignment on one selected plant or group.
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.