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Gardening Short Course

Grow plants, herbs, and vegetables. Master gardening through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Gardening Course

This Gardening short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online gardening course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Gardening 101

Soil, seeds, and seasonal planting

understanding soil typesstarting from seeds vs seedlingswatering basicssunlight requirementscontainer gardeningherb garden setuppest management naturally
2

Getting Started

Begin your gardening journey

gardening zones and climatesun exposure assessmentsoil testing basicscontainer vs ground gardeninggarden planningessential toolswhen to start planting
3

Soil Health

Build great soil

soil types (clay, sand, loam)soil pHcomposting basicsmulching benefitssoil amendmentsraised bed soil mixworm composting (vermicomposting)
4

Seeds & Transplants

Starting plants successfully

seed starting indoorsdirect sowingseed savingbuying transplantshardening offseed catalogs and selectiongermination techniques
5

Vegetable Gardening

Grow your own food

easy first vegetablessuccession plantingcrop rotationcompanion plantingvertical vegetablesharvest timingpreserving your harvest
6

Herb Garden

Fresh herbs at your fingertips

essential culinary herbsindoor herb growingherb propagationharvesting and drying herbsmedicinal herb basicsherb garden designusing herbs in cooking
7

Flower Gardening

Create beautiful gardens

annuals vs perennialsbulb plantingpollinator-friendly plantscolor planningcut flower gardenwildflower meadowsseasonal interest
8

Watering & Irrigation

Water wisely

watering frequency and timingdrip irrigationsoaker hosesrain barrelsdrought-tolerant plantssigns of over/under wateringwater conservation tips
9

Pest & Disease

Protect your plants naturally

common garden pestsorganic pest controlbeneficial insectsdisease identificationprevention strategiescompanion planting for pest controlintegrated pest management
10

Garden Mastery

Advanced gardening skills

fruit trees and berriesgreenhouse gardeningpermaculture principlesseason extensiongarden design principlesnative plant gardeningteaching others to garden

What You'll Learn in This Gardening Course

understanding soil types
starting from seeds vs seedlings
watering basics
sunlight requirements
container gardening
herb garden setup
pest management naturally
gardening zones and climate
sun exposure assessment
soil testing basics
container vs ground gardening
garden planning
essential tools
when to start planting

Ready to master Gardening?

Start this gardening short course today. Swipe through AI-powered tiles, earn badges, and build a daily learning habit — no experience needed.

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