Planting an Organic Vegetable Garden
A 10-part course with Steve McLean
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Steve McLean is an educator with over 30 years experience of providing Biology courses at Senior School level in Australia and "A" Level in the United Kingdom. He has a love of gardening and is passionate about combining this with his biological... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 33 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 12
- Exercises 21
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22 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEGardening lesson 1Free3 CQ
Is your citrus tree looking a little sad? Learn how to diagnose and reverse nutrient deficiencies in citrus trees with this gardening lesson.
with Steve McLeanIs your citrus tree looking a little sad? Learn how to diagnose and reverse nutrient deficiencies in citrus trees with this gardening lesson.
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4 minGardening lesson 23 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to prepare garden soil for a new season of planting. Covered are tips for replenishing nutrients in the soil using organic materials.
with Steve McLeanIn this lesson, learn how to prepare garden soil for a new season of planting. Covered are tips for replenishing nutrients in the soil using organic materials.
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3 minGardening lesson 32 CQ
Join in with this lesson for tips on growing rhubarb in a vegetable garden. Covered are key techniques for planting and harvesting this perennial vegetable.
with Steve McLeanJoin in with this lesson for tips on growing rhubarb in a vegetable garden. Covered are key techniques for planting and harvesting this perennial vegetable.
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2 minDIY lesson 42 CQ
Think outside the compost bin with this lesson on mulching with mushroom compost. Get tips for using it in the garden, and review the compost ingredients.
with Steve McLeanThink outside the compost bin with this lesson on mulching with mushroom compost. Get tips for using it in the garden, and review the compost ingredients.
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3 minGardening lesson 52 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to grow garlic in a vegetable garden. Review tips for selecting quality bulbs, and learn how to mulch the soil properly.
with Steve McLeanIn this lesson, learn how to grow garlic in a vegetable garden. Review tips for selecting quality bulbs, and learn how to mulch the soil properly.
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3 minGardening lesson 62 CQ
Ginger is a fragrant and versatile root with uses both in and out of the kitchen. Join in with this lesson to learn how to grow ginger in your home garden.
with Steve McLeanGinger is a fragrant and versatile root with uses both in and out of the kitchen. Join in with this lesson to learn how to grow ginger in your home garden.
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2 minGardening lesson 72 CQ
Add a little spice to your vegetable garden with this lesson on how to grow turmeric! Learn how to prepare the buds for planting, condition the soil, and more.
with Steve McLeanAdd a little spice to your vegetable garden with this lesson on how to grow turmeric! Learn how to prepare the buds for planting, condition the soil, and more.
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3 minWriting Music lesson 82 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to make a compost tea recipe that uses comfrey, a common garden herb that is both nitrogen fixing and full of nutrients.
with Steve McLeanIn this lesson, learn how to make a compost tea recipe that uses comfrey, a common garden herb that is both nitrogen fixing and full of nutrients.
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3 minGardening lesson 92 CQ
Add a little height, and a lot of flavor, to your vegetable garden with this lesson on how to grow sweet potatoes. Covered are planting and harvesting tips.
with Steve McLeanAdd a little height, and a lot of flavor, to your vegetable garden with this lesson on how to grow sweet potatoes. Covered are planting and harvesting tips.
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2 minGardening lesson 102 CQ
Grow a garden that is beautiful and function with plants like the Jerusalem artichoke. Learn how to grow this sunflower root vegetable combo in this lesson!
with Steve McLeanGrow a garden that is beautiful and function with plants like the Jerusalem artichoke. Learn how to grow this sunflower root vegetable combo in this lesson!
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2 minDIY lesson2 CQ
Broody hens are overwhelmed by the urge to nest their eggs into chicks. Join in with this lesson for tips on breaking a broody chicken without being cruel.
with Steve McLeanBroody hens are overwhelmed by the urge to nest their eggs into chicks. Join in with this lesson for tips on breaking a broody chicken without being cruel.
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9 minDIY lesson5 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to raise chickens for eggs. Covered are tips for building chicken coops and protecting the chickens and seedlings in your garden.
with Steve McLeanIn this lesson, learn how to raise chickens for eggs. Covered are tips for building chicken coops and protecting the chickens and seedlings in your garden.
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3 minGardening lesson2 CQ
Nothing completes a summer barbecue quite like sweet corn! In this lesson, learn how to grow corn in a vegetable garden using organic farming methods.
with Steve McLeanNothing completes a summer barbecue quite like sweet corn! In this lesson, learn how to grow corn in a vegetable garden using organic farming methods.
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2 minGardening lesson2 CQ
Why buy seeds if you are able to collect them yourself? This lesson provides instruction on how to collect seeds from brassicas that can then be planted.
with Steve McLeanWhy buy seeds if you are able to collect them yourself? This lesson provides instruction on how to collect seeds from brassicas that can then be planted.
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648 min6-part Gardening course28 CQ
Transform any porch or patio into a productive container garden with Sunset Magazine senior garden editor Johanna Silver! At the end of the course, create a garden that looks lovely year round!
with Sunset SeminarsTransform any porch or patio into a productive container garden with Sunset Magazine senior garden editor Johanna Silver! At the end of the course, create a garden that looks lovely year round!
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1451 minFREE14-part Gardening courseFree32 CQ
In this course, get in-depth guidance on organic fruit and vegetable gardening from GrowOrganic. Learn about everything from fruit-tree pruning to toxin-free pest control for homegrown organics!
with GrowOrganic.comIn this course, get in-depth guidance on organic fruit and vegetable gardening from GrowOrganic. Learn about everything from fruit-tree pruning to toxin-free pest control for homegrown organics!
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740 min7-part Gardening course23 CQ
Dig into this gardening course, and learn how to grow fresh tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and more. Get tips for growing veggies in containers and raised beds, and enjoy the harvest from your edible Eden!
with Growing WisdomDig into this gardening course, and learn how to grow fresh tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and more. Get tips for growing veggies in containers and raised beds, and enjoy the harvest from your edible Eden!
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461 min4-part Gardening course33 CQ
Dive into this course with expert gardener Cass Turnball to explore one final frontier of advanced pruning. Covered are tips for working plants that are shearable, hackable, and untouchable.
with Cass TurnbullDive into this course with expert gardener Cass Turnball to explore one final frontier of advanced pruning. Covered are tips for working plants that are shearable, hackable, and untouchable.
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589 min5-part Gardening course47 CQ
Many gardeners don't know the first thing about tree anatomy, and it's the plants that suffer! This course from Cass Turnball explains how to prune a tree perfectly or vet an arborist for bigger jobs.
with Cass TurnbullMany gardeners don't know the first thing about tree anatomy, and it's the plants that suffer! This course from Cass Turnball explains how to prune a tree perfectly or vet an arborist for bigger jobs.