Key Facts
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Starting
4 Feb 2027- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 10:00
- End Time
- 13:00
- Duration
- 3 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 4 Feb 2027
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MHRX183ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
Live Well for Less - Herbs and Microgreens
Discover a traditional range of sustainable activities for green living in this new practical 3-week course. The best hands-on gardening course for people who want to grow indoors and outdoors but don't know where to start. In this 3 week capsule course you will learn how to grow seed, propagate plants and use plants for decorations and cooking.
After you complete the programme you will leave with skills, confidence and living plants for your cooking and seasoning.
Topics include:
- Herb propagation by seed and cutting
- Growing micro-greens for use in salads and cooking
- Setting up small-scale garden in tubs and containers
Save money and learn tips and techniques for a more healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Please note there is a £15 materials fee for this course.
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Entry Requirements
No previous experience needed -
Progression Next Steps
You can go on to study on one of our practical gardening courses including Introduction to Sustainable Gardening and Gardening for Wellbeing.You can also continue to learn new skills in cooking, baking and sustainability at one of these courses which run throughout the year:
- Cook Well for Less
- Bake Well for Less
- Live Well for Less (look out for other themes throughout the year)
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Course Structure
One of 6 Live Well for Less courses with different seasonal themes running throughout the year. For more information see website or contact beata.allen@stcg.ac.uk -
Assessment Details
Assessment will be ongoing and designed to support learning and skill development through tutor feedback, practical tasks, self-assessment and peer discussion.