Grow delicious, nutritious fruit and vegetables in your own backyard! In this course, you'll learn how to give your garden a healthy start and keep it growing strong all season.

You'll begin by figuring out which type of garden is right for you. You'll explore climate considerations, learn how to read a zone hardiness map, and find out how to spot a micro-climate in your yard. You'll discover how to properly prepare a garden bed so your crops have the best opportunity to thrive. You'll even learn to understand fertilizers and make compost! Whether you want to provide your family with nutritious food, save money, get some exercise, or just be more self-sufficient, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be on your way to a successful harvest.

About The Instructor

Eva Shaw

Eva Shaw, Ph.D. is a full-time working writer and author of the new historical mysteries "The Seer" and "The Pimp" (Torchflame Publishing). She has authored thousands of articles, essays, and short stories and more than 100 books including "What to Do When a Loved Ones Dies" and "Shovel It: Nature's Health Plan." Her work has been featured in USA Today, San Diego Union Tribune, Publisher's Weekly, and others. She has won several awards, including the Book of the Year Award from the American Journal of Nursing, the Benjamin Franklin Award, and the Woman of Merit Award. She teaches other courses including: How to Make Money from Your Writing, The Craft of Magazine Writing, Travel Writing, Write Your Life Story and Writeriffic: Creativity Training for Writers. She's also passionate about gardening.

 
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  • Learn a new skill or enhance existing skills for professional development or personal enrichment.
  • New sessions starting monthly with lessons and assignments released weekly.
  • 2-4 hours a week in a convenient six-week format.
  • Interactive learning environment. Classroom built around discussion areas where you can engage with classmates and instructors.
  • Expert instructors develop, lead, and interact with students in each course.
  • Award of completion from your learning institution with passing score.
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  • Courses are designed to be completed within 6-12 weeks.
  • Interactive multi-media instruction with integrated assessment, allowing you to work at your own pace.
  • Professional instructors support you throughout your learning experience.
  • Confirmation of successful course completion.
  • Build industry skills or earn continuing education credits in a variety of fields.
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  • Many tutorials can be completed in just a few hours.
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  • Material developed by industry leaders and student support offered.
  • Certificate of completion awarded with passing score.