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Self-Sufficient Veg Gardening
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Self-Sufficient Veg Gardening

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Study at your own pace Short Course Online

Overview

Expert vegetable gardener Sally Nex will teach you how to grow vegetables in your garden all year, including winter vegetable gardening and plant ideas. As you learn you'll be designing your vegetable garden and producing your own planting plan. This course takes you right through the growing year, and explores the best ways to make the most of your garden so you can enjoy home grown fruit and vegetables, no matter what the season.

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Self-Sufficient Veg Gardening

Wether you're just getting started with growing your own vegetables or looking to expand the amount of vegetables you grow, Sally's course will teach you how to plan your garden and plant choices. You'll learn:

At a glance

  • how to eat vegetables by season
  • planning the right vegetables to grow in your garden
  • timing your vegetable harvests
  • how to keep your vegetable plants healthy
  • which vegetables to grow and harvest in winter
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