Horticulture - Year 10

This is a combined course of Horticulture and Agriculture.
Agriculture and Horticulture has value for all whose work will bring them into contact either directly or indirectly in some measure with New Zealand primary industries.
Horticulture mainly involves practical work in and outdoors. It expands on the knowledge of growing plants in Year 9. Students are given the responsibility of maintaining a garden plot with a buddy for the full year.
The areas of Horticulture include:
· General Horticultural skills (pricking out, transplanting, cultivation and potting up)
· Propagation Techniques (seeds and cuttings)
· Basic structure and function of plants
· They will be encouraged to get to know the different native trees we have and the special uses for them in all of the different areas of environmental restoration or revegetation.
Agriculture part of the course mainly involves the introduction of a few different aspects.
· Basic fencing construction techniques
· Breeds, seasonal operations and basic management practices in the Dairy, Beef and Sheep industries.
This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in Agriculture and Horticulture and they can find out whether this could be a future for them.
This course leads nicely into Year 11 Agriculture and Year 11 Horticulture.