RHS Level 2 Question: Differences between Gymnosperms and Angiosperms
RHS Level 2 R2101 February 2011: Plant Classification, Structure and Function Question 1: List FIVE differences between gymnosperms and…
Exam Question Discussion – Q.5. of R2101, February 2012
R2101 Plant Classification, Structure and Function Level 2 – Royal Horticultural Society February 2012 Q.5. a) Name the plant…
Understanding RHS Qualifications
Students sometimes ask us about the equivalancy of RHS qualifications – with such a wide array of qualifications on offer,…
November in the Garden
November is a mixed month in the garden. Warm, sunny days offer an ideal opportunity to get out into the…
RHS Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture – Exam Secrets
Guest Article by Helen Vincent As an RHS tutor with Edinburgh Garden School I’m often asked about the best way…
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Horticultural Peat and its Alternatives
Peat is an organic material that forms in the waterlogged, sterile, acidic conditions of bogs and fens. These conditions favour…
Soil Indicators
Indicator species are also sometimes known as Soil Indicators. They are so characteristic of certain types of soil condition –…
An Introduction to Wildlife Gardening
First Steps Follow the advice below to begin attracting wildlife to your garden. Small changes can make a tremendous difference…
Organic Gardening Principles
Organic gardening involves the following principles: Treating the soil and growing environment as a resource to be husbanded for future…