Categories:
  • Beginner
(recommended for Bronze)
12 hours

Mindful Gardening

Distance Learning Hub by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Perth & Kinross SCIO

A 24-week course designed and provided by Perth and Kinross DofE Association SCIO suitable for the Bronze sectional certificate.
In this course you will learn to understand the laws of nature. You will look at the interconnection between nature, wildlife and yourself in a new way and deepen your connection and appreciation. This is a great addition to the Gardening module.

Activities include:

How to talk to plants

History of Scottish folklore and your ancestral roots

The law of nature

A medical plant check-up

Contact:

dlhub@pkdofe.com

07796 600482

No prior experience needed
Format: Distance learning
Cost: Free for everyone

If you need resources for any of the activities,
please contact us.

CLASSES

Course Curriculum

Summary of the course

This module sparks curiosity in how plants are intrinsincly connected to ourselves. It teaches you to interpret gardening and your interaction with nature on a holistic basis. You learn about ancient methods and harvest rituals, consultations and actions to take if your plant is unwell and how to lay out your garden or indoor space in the best possible way for the plant. 

An exciting journey full of deep appreciation for nature, plants and wildlife awaits you! Start it today.

Detailed curriculum by week

Introduction

  • Introduction
    00:00

Mindful Gardening

Resources

Mind map of course content

Taster video

About the module writer

Luna-Maurina Grains 

I am the author of the plant-based cookbook ‘Mission Nutrition’ and the newly released indie book ‘A World of Dust’. My wee business Lunaticrafts focuses on bringing healthy choices to communities, such as healthy eating, well-being, mindfulness and meditation. 

I wrote a few modules for the Distance Learning Hub: Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga, Yoga and Advanced Yoga, Mindful Gardening and Healthy Eating. I am honoured to share my wisdom with you and hope you enjoy the modules 😊 

You can find out more about my work on:
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OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives & Outcomes

Connect with nature & plants

Learn & apply ancient methods of gardening

Unique ways to understand plant health

Knowledge from different traditions on gardening

Confidence in gardening and deep connection with nature

Support

Support

With the encouragement and practical support of the staff at the Perth and Kinross Association, get inspired by our collection of Activity Modules, designed to help guide you through your Duke of Edinburgh Sections with exercises, activities and fun ideas to complete your Skill, Physical and Volunteering Sections and prepare for your Expedition.

The Distance Learning Hub is accessible to all. However, some of our courses and modules require specific resources. Anyone who enrolls with the PK Dofe Association will be provided with those resources for free. To enroll or ask any questions please click the “Get Support” button above.

We constantly try to improve our modules on the Distance Learning Hub to provide you with the best learning experience possible. If you have a couple of minutes, we would really appreciate some feedback on this module!

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