Has anyone in the garden centre ever asked you questions like that Ashley, I certainly wouldn’t because I haven’t got a clue about that sort of information. As long as I know what the basics are with a plant, that’s all I need.
Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor.
I agree with the others. Most customers in the garden centre won't need that kind of information - it's reminding me of my o-level biology which was many moons ago. If you're interested in the science of plants, maybe a GCSE text book would explain it more clearly?
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
I think you're trying to go way too deep into the science of plant life Ash. No one will go to a garden centre and ask- "What transports food made from photosynthesis around a plant?"
If you're working in a garden centre you'll be asked questions like - "What can I grow against a fence that is evergreen, not too vigorous and flowers in the summer?" Or "When is the bast time of year to prune my apple tree?"
So I'd suggest making cards with similar questions, then write down your answers and guesses then check to see if they are right by using the internet or books.
Hi Ash, Have you considered taking an online learning course or something with the Open University. That would supply you with all the information you need and hopefully presented in a way which suits your needs. Flashcards are an excellent way to start but you are a bit limited as to how many is really managable. Luv Dave
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As long as I know what the basics are with a plant, that’s all I need.
No one will go to a garden centre and ask-
"What transports food made from photosynthesis around a plant?"
If you're working in a garden centre you'll be asked questions like -
"What can I grow against a fence that is evergreen, not too vigorous and flowers in the summer?"
Or
"When is the bast time of year to prune my apple tree?"
So I'd suggest making cards with similar questions, then write down your answers and guesses then check to see if they are right by using the internet or books.
I'd recommend books from the Gardening Expert series by Dr Hessayon
There's a list here
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/s?k=dr+hessayon+gardening+books&crid=2WEJ83EXFVO5F&sprefix=dr+he%2Caps%2C145&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_5
I have many of them. They're easy to read and contain most of the information you're ever likely to be asked in a garden centre.
Good luck!
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Have you considered taking an online learning course or something with the Open University. That would supply you with all the information you need and hopefully presented in a way which suits your needs. Flashcards are an excellent way to start but you are a bit limited as to how many is really managable.
Luv Dave