Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Learn the basics of sustainable gardening and horticulture, including vegetable gardening, orcharding, and organic practices in a hands-on, part-time programme.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 17 weeks

Learn how to establish, plant, and manage vegetable gardens from seed germination through to harvest.

Understand and apply organic growing methods and sustainable practices relating to soil care, water, and garden ecosystems.

Set up, plant, and care for a home orchard, with particular focus on fruit trees including pruning and management.
Discover how to grow your own vegetables and fruit, set up a kitchen garden, and master sustainable horticulture practices for a greener planet. This practical, entry-level certificate covers seed germination, plant and soil care, fruit tree management (including pruning), safe practices, and water and ecosystem management. Classes are scheduled two days a week to fit with other commitments, beginning at the start of the Spring season and taught at Wintec Rotokauri campus. You'll gain skills to support healthy, organic food production at home and can progress into further study or entry-level horticultural roles.

Horticulture
Primary Industries
Sustainable Agriculture

Farm assistant
Orchard worker
Harvester
Growing & Vines
A course by
Wintec
Learn the basics of sustainable gardening and horticulture, including vegetable gardening, orcharding, and organic practices in a hands-on, part-time programme.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 17 weeks

Learn how to establish, plant, and manage vegetable gardens from seed germination through to harvest.

Understand and apply organic growing methods and sustainable practices relating to soil care, water, and garden ecosystems.

Set up, plant, and care for a home orchard, with particular focus on fruit trees including pruning and management.
Discover how to grow your own vegetables and fruit, set up a kitchen garden, and master sustainable horticulture practices for a greener planet. This practical, entry-level certificate covers seed germination, plant and soil care, fruit tree management (including pruning), safe practices, and water and ecosystem management. Classes are scheduled two days a week to fit with other commitments, beginning at the start of the Spring season and taught at Wintec Rotokauri campus. You'll gain skills to support healthy, organic food production at home and can progress into further study or entry-level horticultural roles.

Horticulture
Primary Industries
Sustainable Agriculture

Farm assistant
Orchard worker
Harvester
Home gardener
Home gardener