The Seasons in Gardening

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
F/615/8352
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know about the changing seasons.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    State how the calendar year is divided into four seasons.

  • 1.2

    Identify the main weather patterns associated with each season.

2. — Know the effect of the seasons on plant life.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    State the effect of the different seasons on plant growth.

  • 2.2

    Give examples of different plants that flower at different stages in the calendar year.

  • 2.3

    State the usual cropping time for different fruits and vegetables across the calendar year.

3. — Know about garden maintenance in relation to seasonal variation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    State the basic requirements of different plants across the four seasons.

  • 3.2

    Identify key garden maintenance tasks required in each of the four seasons.

4. — Be able to undertake seasonal garden maintenance.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Complete different garden maintenance tasks, appropriate to the season.