Horticulture students' comments at West Clare Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme

General Studies: Horticulture Comments

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"For some one that has done Horticulture for the first time, I have found it very interesting and enjoyable."

D.L.
1st year

"Working with a team, I found it very interesting to learn all the different types of weeds and pests and also the different types of chemicals that were used."

"Different varieties of crops, which were planted. Difference between organic and non-organic."

A.H.
1st year

"The module on developing my own horticultural garden was very interesting informative and enjoyable. This was my first experience of actually growing vegetables and the end result was very satisfying. As this was my first attempt. I followed a very structured plan and this I believe was the key to success."

"Firstly I researched the subject thoroughly, both from written material and from discussing this with our tutor. Once I had gathered all of the information, I put together an organised plan, with specific steps over a defined period and to a large degree stuck with this throughout the process."

"It was marvellous to see my practical skills developing in tandem with a plan and a coherent effort put in. From a position of having known anything to a position of having grown and developed the vegetables was very rewarding. Suffice to say that the end justified the means."

"Giving that the project was non organic and getting a terrific result. I would now like to devote some time to the production of organic vegetables. This is now what I like to pursue personally."

M.B.
2nd year

"The horticulture was enlightening and enjoyable, although the assignments required a good deal of time and effort. The time spent in the garden was relatively short due to bad weather."

M.O.D.
1st year

"I joined the course in September but because of home commitments I was unable to take on the full course. Never the less I attended the lectures and got the notes. During the winter it was difficult to consider the prospect of growing anything, but in the spring everything changed."

"I was allocated a patch of ground to plant. The digging was hard, and the ground (which in my opinion very poor and stony) did not present as encouraging from a growing point of view. We tested the soil for moisture content, and were given the choice of using artificial fertiliser or not."

"We helped to put up the tunnel and planted the seed in trays. I eventually planted Potatoes, Peas, Lettuce, Onions, and Beetroot. AND THEY GREW. This was the first time that I ever planted anything .It was a most rewarding experience. I have my own garden, so far I have grown Peas, Lettuce, and various flowers from seed."

E.B.
2nd year