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Introduction to Soil Health - Understanding the Magic of the Growing Environment

… and learn from our expert Plumpton College Horticulture tutors, to understand how to understand soil and the growing environment. The workshop will give you the basics in understanding soil and the…

Helen King's visit to Uganda

Helen King's visit to Uganda

… could do. The trip involved teaching 150 young people about safely delivering goats and I was also soil testing, often throughout the night. I also managed to visit various universities and had good…

Plumpton College demonstrates STEM in the land and environment sector at the South of England Show 2021

… diagnostics in their curriculum. And the Agricultural team will be showing visitors how to be a soil scientist, looking at different soil types and how they can affect water courses. Plumpton College also…

OGB_ND_Silver_Level_2_-_info___links.pdf

OGB_ND_Silver_Level_2_-_info___links.pdf

… and will rapidly naturalise in the right conditions. Often being planted around the edges of rich soiled garden borders, some may say they are too leafy and hang around for too long after the flowers finish.…

Level 3 Agriculture students share their first term experiences

Level 3 Agriculture students share their first term experiences

… so far. My key points of interest from Level 3 Agriculture have been crop science. I enjoy crop/soil science mainly because I want to learn about fertilisers, organic farming, the process of crop…

Sustainability In Action

… to the cows All maize stubbles have been undersown with westerwold grass; this will minimise soil erosion during winter Planting trees and wildflowers beside the piggery  Researching grant…

Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s

Get back on track in the New Year with four short courses for 16-18s

… 2 Basics of Vinegrowing Learn the art and science behind cultivating thriving vineyards, from soil preparation to grape harvesting. Click here to view the course Why Choose Our Courses? Practical,…

Garden Design students selected to exhibit at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show 2023 competition

… the science to create beautiful gardens. Ensuring plants are placed well according to sunlight, soil, nature etc. Horticulture links the UK's climate to art, craft, nature and science. Erin, Echo, Penny,…

Helping the Wine Industry Adapt to Climate Change

… on possible adaptations in the winery and the vineyard. The module also provides information on soil, water resources, greenhouse gas emissions, temperatures, grapevine pests & disease and the natural…

Plumpton College launch a new Organic Crop Production Apprenticeship in Spring 2023

Plumpton College launch a new Organic Crop Production Apprenticeship in Spring 2023

… post harvest teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviours which a grower needs including: plant and soil science, health and safety, record keeping, cultivation, crop establishment, harvest, storage and more.…