RHS Level II Exam.

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Hi everyone.

Well that date the 17th of February 2010 is coming round pretty fast. This is when I take my first part of the RHS Level 2 exam, having been studying at Shuttleworth College in Bedfordshire since September 2009.

The college has superb facilities, fantastic gardens, greenhouses galore, not to mention their own departments for equine, livestock, agriculture, marine biology, environmental sciences, etc, the list goes on. The course i am attending is part-time, every thursday 1030am-1500pm, and the knowledge that has been imparted throughout the course is intense and never-ending. Very much a classroom, non-practical environment, science and biology, plant/cell structure, growth, vegetation, grafting, soil structure, environmental factors and much much much more !!!

Just to remind you that i set up my gardening business last April, this blog being dedicated to my primary customer who owns a 2 acre garden in hertfordshire. He, like myself is very passionate about his garden, and i hope to include many improvements over the coming 12 months, not just general maintenance. Obviously I will include as many photos as possible along the way. The Crassula ovata from my previous blog has fully flowered this year, apparently the first time in 40 years of him having it. Much excitement, forgive me for not posting a photo yet but its coming ! lol.x

Anyway, back to my studying now, and would like to take this opportunity to wish anyone out there the best of luck if they too are taking exams, or just good luck in general if you are trying something different and new !

Peace to all gardeners xxx TLG

8 Feb, 2010
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Seaburngirl

good luck in the exams.

8 Feb, 2010

Thelonegard..

Many thanks xx

8 Feb, 2010

Terratoonie

All the best for your exams..
Shuttleworth College looks to have excellent facilities and wonderful gardens. :o)

8 Feb, 2010

Drc726

Good luck

8 Feb, 2010

Kensington

With every good wish with your exams. You certainly have a wonderful environment in which to study.
Also, all best wishes for the continuing success with your gardening business.

8 Feb, 2010

Sanbaz

good luck from me to ;o)

8 Feb, 2010

Lincslass

Good Luck for your exams and in your business...

8 Feb, 2010

Jacque

Good Luck Thelonegardener but im sure u wont need it ;)

8 Feb, 2010

Uma

Good luck with your exams, TLG!

8 Feb, 2010

Tulsalady26

Good luck and be sure to let us know the results of your exam.:0))

8 Feb, 2010

Thelonegard..

Many thanks to all of you... Much Love xXx TLG

8 Feb, 2010

Sueb

Good luck TLG

8 Feb, 2010

Kensington

P.S.......... February 17th is my birthday, so I'm sending you positive thoughts for your exam!!
Kind regards,
Grenville

8 Feb, 2010

Thelonegard..

Thanks Grenville, all the best for your birthday !!!

8 Feb, 2010

Wagger

Started burning the midnight oil yet revising, TLG? Best wishes for the exams,

8 Feb, 2010

Clarice

Good luck hope all goes well for you.

9 Feb, 2010

Thelonegard..

You're all very kind. Many thanks for all your comments. Yes i have been burning the midnight oil. Took some time off work for a week now though just to iron out some of the creases. I never realised that there would be so much to learn. Wasn't exactly the academic type at school, council-estate born education system, but now my enthusiasm to succeed is different... especially as i had to pay for the course and exams out of my own pocket!!!
Anyway, will let you all know how i get on. This is just the 1st part, 2nd exam in June, but from what I have heard, it gets easier from here. Much love TLG : )))

9 Feb, 2010

Thelonegard..

Should get the exam results soon... i keep you all posted

26 Mar, 2010

Wagger

Fingers crossed for you.

26 Mar, 2010

Thelonegard..

THANKS WAGGER!!!

27 Mar, 2010

Thelonegard..

OK So its news time.

You be pleased to hear i achieved an overall pass and am now the proud owner of an RHS Level II Certificate in Horticulture.

Thanks to everyone for there support, its been tough but it was worth the hard work.

Much Love

TLG

8 Sep, 2010

Terratoonie

WELL DONE :O)))))))

8 Sep, 2010

Wagger

At last I can uncross my fingers!!!! Many, many congratulations.

8 Sep, 2010

Thelonegard..

Thank you both very much. I'm really pleased, i understand they've overhauled the system slightly now to achieve the same certificate over a longer period of time. Level II should indicate 2 years of study and i think in reflection this would be more feasible given the amount of in depth knowledge it is necessary to learn in a 9 month period !

Looking to the future

Kind regards

TLG

8 Sep, 2010

Sueb

Well done from me to!

11 Sep, 2010