Winter¡¦s nearly here, but here at ACS, new ideas and fresh courses are still blooming that may be of interest to your readers.

ľ Two of our top foundation gardening courses are now available on interactive CD with a 10% discount on normal fees. Our Home Garden Expert course is for the suburban gardener who wants to become the expert in their street. The RHS Certificate II is a standard entry level course for someone wanting to start a career in horticulture but is also very popular amongst hobby gardeners. To browse our horticulture courses go to http://www.acs.edu.au/courses/horti.aspx.

ľ We have also just released a new interactive version of our self-sufficiency course. If you have ever harboured secret desires to retreat from civilisation and fend for yourself, this course will tell you how to do it. Covering everything from growing your own veggies through to making your own clothes and furniture, the course also has information about the risks and sacrifices of aiming for a self-sufficient lifestyle. Find out more from the enclosed press release.

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