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Grevilleas, a diverse family of evergreen flowering plants, are extraordinary to behold. There are hundreds of species, mostly indigenous to Australia, and in keeping with their native homeland, their flowers resemble their arachnid co-inhabitants and are called ‘The Spider Flower’. Coming in many hues including white, grey, green, red and pink, grevilleas can range from small shrubs to lofty trees. The aborigines liked the flowers for their rich source of sweet nectar, possibly making them the first ‘bush lollies’ – but they clearly knew which grevillea plants to avoid, as some produce cyanide. Toxicity aside, there is no denying the striking and vibrant appeal of these exotic plants – well worth introducing to your garden… ADL’s online course on growing grevilleas could provide you with a thorough grounding in identifying, growing and using these plants – but there are many more…

Plant Varieties are the world’s biggest business and the demand for job opportunities is enormous. It is predicted there will be a need for 50,000 additional agricultural professionals in this industry over the next 5-10 years. Demand for professionals will exceed the supply. Whether your interest in agriculture is hobby based or you’re looking for more formal qualifications such as certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas there is a course for you.

Get a Plant Variety Qualification:  If you want to learn more about cultivating plants, sign up to one of ADL’s home study courses. Learn how to classify the plants and grow them successfully. Courses look at many flowers, including orchids, camellias, roses, African violets, acacias, tropical plants and many more…

Get a Career with Plant Varieties:  Whether you wish to study botany and become a botanist, or work in the field of horticulture, ADL offer a rich selection of courses on different plant varieties: where and how they grow, what they do, and how we can use them and enjoy them. A good place to start is ADL’s diploma in Plantmanship, which will teach you to identify and classify a wide variety of plants, including eucalypts, palms, fuchsias, azaleas, rhododendrons and herbs.

Learn about Plant Varieties:  There is no shortage of plants to study…and ADL offer some interesting alternative varieties, such as courses on Australian native trees and plants (including ferns and Bush Tucker plants), cacti and succulents, carnivorous plants and bonsai.

Plant Varieties Professional Development: If you want to work in the field of horticulture or botany, you need to be qualified. The job opportunities within the gardening world alone are numerous – explore garden designing, kitchen gardening, community gardening or organic gardening, working at garden shows, garden centres and more… But get a professional qualification first!

Can’t find  a qualification to suit your needs?  Why not speak with one of our Academic Course Advisers for FREE advice on +44 (0)1227 789 649?  or email:  [email protected]  Our online home study courses may be studied for vocational purposes, self-enrichment (hobby) or for serious study leading to higher qualifications.    You’ll receive unlimited tutor and admin support  and be able to start at any time.

Now is the time to train for a career in agriculture. Choose from our wide selection of courses.

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