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GARDEN CRAFT |
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| Language : English |
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| Duration : 15 days (evening course) |
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| Time: 6PM to 8PM |
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| Fees : 2500/- |
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| Venue: University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Mumbai - 400 098. |
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| Cost of nursery visit: 500/- |
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| Next Batch: 15th June |
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Index |
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| Understanding plants & their needs |
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| Basic functions of plant parts, understanding needs of plants Selecting locations for different type for trees, shrubs, creepers, potted/ground plants, Seasonal/perennial plants, Forcing plants to bloom. |
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| Preparations for planting |
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| Soil types, Implements, Watering methods Filling pots/poly bags, making ground beds Direct/transplanting/broadcasting methods of sowing seeds. |
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| Manures, Composts, Fertilizers |
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| Organic manures: Farmyard manure, compost, green manure, Fish/bone meal, oil cakes Chemical fertilizer : Simple & compound fertilizers, Foliar fertilizers, micro nutrients. |
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| Trees & Shrubs |
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| Trees/Shrubs suitable for different locations, flowering type, decorative foliage type |
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| Creepers & Hedge plants |
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| Types of creepers, ramblers, hedges for security, topiary |
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| Hanging baskets & Orchids |
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| Various types of hanging planters, filling up baskets, use of moss/coir, suitable plants. Making moss-sticks, Types of orchids, planting medium, humidity, special needs. |
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| Plant propagation methods |
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| Sexual/vegetative propagation, Vegetative propagation by cutting of branches, leaves & roots, air layering, Wedge grafting, side grafting, veneer grafting, inarching, budding |
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| Bonsai |
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| Bonsai types/styles, technique, suitable plants, containers, planting medium, Training/wiring |
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| Roses |
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| Different types of roses, potted/ground rose plants, Manure/fertilizer needs, pruning etc. |
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| Kitchen garden & terrace garden |
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| Seasonal/perennial vegetables, fruit plants Green spices, medicinal plants |
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| Lawns, Seasonal flowers, Cacti & Succulents, Aquatic plants |
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Types of lawn grasses, other ground covers. Preparation & maintenance ofImportant seasonal flowers, care & needs
Easy growing cacti, succulent & aquatic plants, special care & needs |
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| Insects, pests, diseases & weeds |
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| Insect pests, their prevention & control, some beneficial insects, Common diseases, prevention & control, Weeds prevention & control |
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| Indoor gardening |
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| Suitable plants, their special needs, growing plants under artificial light Flowering/foliage plants, Bottle gardens, tray landscapes |
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