Online Australian Native Ferns Course

The Australian Native Ferns Course has been developed in response to industry demand and is specifically designed to equip graduates with work-ready skills. Each participant will be trained and assessed in theory and in practical tasks. Real-world exercises are used throughout the program. 

Become an Australian Fern Expert

Learn which ferns occur naturally in Australia, how to identify them, where to obtain accurate information on them, how to propagate them, growing and using ferns in baskets, terrariums, and landscapes.

• There are eight lessons including a special project in this course.  This course is designed as a detailed look at identification and culture of Australian Native Ferns. 

• Learn propagation techniques
• Learn classification
• Emphasis is placed on the horticulturally valuable species
• Study from and at your own pace

There are 8 lessons in this course:

1. Introduction
   • Review of the system of plant identification, general characteristics of the ferns, main groups, information contacts (ie: nurseries, seed, clubs, etc.)
2. Culture
   • Planting, mulching, watering, pest & disease, feeding, pruning, protection from wind, salt air, etc.
3. Propagation
   • Methods of propagating ferns. Propagation of selected varieties.
4. The Most Commonly Grown Varieties.
   • Maidenhairs, tree ferns, stags, elks, common ground ferns.
5. Other Important Groups
   • Blechnum, Nephrolepis, Pteris, etc.
6. Other Varieties
   • Hares foot ferns, Bracken, Fans.
7. Making the Best Use of Native Ferns
   • In containers, in the ground, as indoor plants, growing and showing, growing for profit (to sell the plants or what they produce).
8. Special Assignment
   • A major project on one genera of ferns.

Are you interested in Australian natives?  Get your free course information pack today!