Click on one of the sections below to expand that section. We are currently updating RHS Level 2 materials - so this means some units have more interactive materials than others. All sections have notes, presentations and quizzes. Some quizzes cannot be shown in this area as they require users to have accounts in order to complete them. As a student on the RHS courses you will also have access to discussion forums (for privacy reasons we cannot show you the forums here). Forums are used for students to speak to each other and for tutors and support staff to assist with any questions.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about these sample materials or generally any questions about the course: education@rbge.org.uk
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An example of materials from RHS Level 2 Certificate
This is an example of the types of materials that would be available to you if you took a course online using PropaGate Learning at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Here we show examples from the first unit of the RHS Level 2 module. In addition to videos/interactive lessons/PDFs/quizzes/presentations, you would have access to discussion forums where you can ask questions or discuss topics with other students.
The photogenic Pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is great for spring interest in a rock garden.
Learning Pathways
Each topic tends to have a learning pathway to help you navigate and study the materials
Here is an example of one:
- Use the Notes as you work your way through this topic. It's probably best to use these notes as a reference as you take a look at the presentations, videos and the interactive lessons
- Have a go at the quizzes in each sub-topic - you can attempt these as often as you wish.
- Take a look at the past exam papers, have a go at the suggested questions and check your answers by reading the examiner's comments (the links to these are at the bottom of the page)
- Remember to look at the Unit 1 forum to find out what other people have been discussing and to ask/answer any questions you may have.
- Remember to look at this topic in the e-book 'Principles of Horticulture' that is available to you.
In the course you would also have completion tick boxes so you can monitor your progress and check where you have reached.
Demonstration video examples
Note that captions are available - just click the CC button on the player at the bottom of the video.Please take a look at each of the following videos. Click on the full screen icon on each of the video to view these at the optimum size. Press the 'Esc' key or the Exit Full Screen Icon to go back to the course page.
Dioecious plants video
The monoecious plant video
Hermaphrodite flowers video
Video lesson
This is a presentation on Botanical Classification and the Names of Plants
Voiceover by Greg Kenicer
Click play to watch this presentation and ensure you have headphones or speakers as there is a voiceover. This presentation takes just over 20 minutes to watch. Remember to have your notes at hand if you want to refer to them - remember you can pause the video if you wish. Click the fullscreen icon to view this view the video full size. If you do not see a fullscreen icon you can view it fullscreen here (opens in a new tab or window).
Presentation videos enhance the notes. We are updating 'PowerPoint' type presentations to this style, where you will hear your tutor explain the slides, exactly like you would if you were in the classroom or out in the garden with them.
Interactive Lesson Example
This lesson will explain the structure and function of plant cells, tissues and vegetative organs. It will also introduce the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer for viewing this type of activity.