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Horticulture

Horticulture

Welcome to the NeneGate's Horticulture department. 

At NeneGate students are offered an option choice to work towards and gain a level 1 award or level 2 certificate in practical horticulture. This is a Royal Horticulture Society
( RHS ) qualification. Students usually study for 2 years in years 10 & 11 and cover the following units of work.

Level 1 Award

Preparing soil for sowing and planting.   1 credit
Propagation of plants from seed ( assist with).  2 credits
Assist with the vegetative propagation of plants. 3 credits
Assist with planting and establishing of plants. 3 credits
Soil testing. 1 credit
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds,pests & diseases. 1 credit

Level 2 Certificate

Soil Testing. 1 credit
Sowing seeds and vegetative propagation techniques. 2 credits
Practical skills in ground preparation for seeding and planting. 2 credits
Practical skills in establishing seeds and plants in soil. 2 credits
Care and pruning of plants. 3 credits
Identification of a range of common garden plants, weeds, pests, diseases and disorders and beneficial organisms. 3 credits
Sustainable garden practice. 2 credits.
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  • Home
  • About The School
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Term Dates
    • Gallery
    • Local Offer
    • Meet The Governors
    • GDPR
    • Vision and Ethos
    • Curriculum >
      • KS2 Curriculum
      • KS3 & 4 Curriculum
    • Vacancies
    • Our Vision and Purpose
    • SMSC
    • Examination Results
    • OFSTED
    • Self-Evaluation Summary
    • S.E.N.
  • Parent Information
    • Accessibility
    • Pupil Premium
    • School policies
    • Admissions
    • Letters and School News
    • Safeguarding
    • Transport
    • Newsletters
    • Safeguarding >
      • Safeguarding Staff
    • Home/School Liaison
  • Primary Nurture Hub
  • Students
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  • Remote Learning