AUSTRALIAN NATIVE FERNS VHT116

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Course Content

There are eight lessons including a special project in this course. This course is designed as a detailed look at identification and culture of Australian Native Ferns.

Emphasis is placed on the horticulturally valuable species. The content of each of the eight lessons is as outlined below:‑

1. Introduction

Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the ferns, main groups, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.)

2. Culture

Planting, mulching, watering, pest & disease, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc.

3. Propagation

Methods of propagating ferns. Propagation of selected varieties.

4. The Most Commonly Grown Varieties.

Maidenhairs, tree ferns, stags, elks, common ground ferns.

5. Other Important Groups

Blechnum, Nephrolepis, Pteris, etc.

6. Other Varieties

Hares foot ferns, Bracken, Fans.

7. Making the Best Use of Native Ferns

In containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, growing and showing, growing for profit (to sell the plants or what they produce).

8. Special Assignment

A major project on one genera of ferns.

Duration: 100 hours

Learn which ferns occur naturally in Australia, how to identify them, where to obtain accurate information on them, how to propagate them, growing and using ferns in baskets, terrariums, and landscapes.