Learn how to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and fruit, no matter your space or skill level. This online course is designed for New Zealand conditions, showing you what to plant and when. Start with your soil and end with a plan for a year-round harvest.
Learn how to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and fruit, no matter your space or skill level. This online course is designed for New Zealand conditions, showing you what to plant and when. Start with your soil and end with a plan for a year-round harvest.
Backyard Food Growing NZ
You've tried before but your plants died, or you just don't know what will grow well in your local climate.
You think you need a big yard or expensive gear, especially if you're in a rental or on a small balcony.
Pests and spots on leaves ruin your hard work, and online advice feels too complex or chemical-heavy.
A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats: text, audio, video, slides, and an AI tutor. If you have a question, just ask the tutor. It gives you answers based on the lesson, right when you need them.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Micro Certificate upon completion.
Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.
Backyard Food Growing NZ
From first principles to professional practice.
| Modern Edu | Traditional Provider | Other Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 upfront | $1,500 - $3,000+ | $500 - $2,000 |
| Payment plan | $25/week | VET loan or upfront | Varies |
| Duration | Self-paced | 6 - 12 months fixed | Self-paced |
| Lessons | 24 | Varies | 10 - 30 |
| AI tutor | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Study format | Video + audio + text | In-person or blended | Video or text only |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 14 days | ✗ | Varies |
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No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 24 lessons.
Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
All 24 lessons across 3 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer questions and test your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat.
Access your course on phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
Earn your professionally endorsed micro certificate upon completion.
Study at your own pace over a full 12 months. Extensions available on request if you need more time.
Everything you need to get started
12 weekly payments · $300 total
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
Try the course, explore the AI tutor, work through the first lessons. If it's not for you within 14 days, we'll refund you in full.*
Completing this course could open doors to roles in horticulture & agriculture across New Zealand. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
“Informative and easy to understand.”
“Very detailed and thorough.”
“It was easy and well written.”
“Easy to understand and interesting.”
“The videos give you a break from reading.”
“Such a great course, the video slides are explained so well. I love the fast track videos. Very simple and easy to follow — the audio for each module made learning easy.”
“I like the fact it was presented in language you can understand. You can download the lesson or listen to the video — I have found both to be helpful. With the download option you can keep for future reference.”
“Very clear, explanatory, and easy to work through in your own time. It is very good with different learning styles — reading, watching, or listening. All of the materials are given at first and you are able to go at your own pace.”
“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”
“It was an amazing refresher for me. And I am so happy to be able to keep going with my studying.”
The Backyard Food Growing NZ course is designed to help you grow your own food with confidence. It is for anyone in New Zealand who wants to eat fresh food from their own garden, whether you have a large backyard in Hamilton or a small balcony in Auckland. We start with the basics: understanding your soil, choosing the right plants for your climate, and planning your first season. From there, you will learn how to water, feed, and protect your plants from common New Zealand pests in simple, low-cost ways.
The final lessons show you how to expand your garden, save seeds, and preserve your harvest to enjoy all year. Every lesson is delivered in text, audio, and video, so you can learn how it suits you. If you get stuck, a personal AI tutor is available to answer your specific questions. This is a practical professional development course that gives you the skills to create a productive food garden. Upon completion, you will receive an ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate from Modern Education New Zealand.
Join students across New Zealand who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they actually love.
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