Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably – A Free Course

Growing your own organic food in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner is becoming a very popular activity. However, many people hesitate at growing vegetables as they are uncertain how they should start and of the kind of work that is needed. The Alison free online course “Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably” introduces you to all aspects of growing garden vegetables in an organic and sustainable manner. The course will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of how to grow a large variety of vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, leeks and many others. You will also learn about maintaining your garden vegetable plot, how to test and improve soil, make compost, create a raised bed, sow seeds and implement crop rotation.

Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably Course Content

This organic food course will be of great interest to all learners who would like to grow their own food in an organic and sustainable manner. It will enable you to: grow vegetables from a large variety of family types; maintain a vegetable plot; test and improve soil; and, make compost.

The course comprises the following six Modules:

• Module 1: Growing Vegetables – Part 1
• Module 2: Growing Vegetables – Part 2
• Module 3: Growing Vegetables – Part 3
• Module 4: Maintaining Your Vegetables
• Module 5: Advice about Growing Vegetables
• Module 6: Growing Organic Food Assessment

Summary of Course Main Features

• Duration: 2-3 Hours
• Assessment: Yes
• Certification: Yes
• Level: Personal Development – Level 1
• Course Resources:
  • Calendar View Resource
  • GIY Veg Directory

Price: Free

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