{"id":11830,"date":"2025-12-06T22:46:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T22:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/library\/torc-course\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T22:46:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T22:46:39","slug":"torc-course","status":"publish","type":"library","link":"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/library\/torc-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Torc Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><body><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"inBox group result_content\" data-resource_id=\"13598\" data-selected=\"0\" id=\"eRecord_13598\">\n<h2><strong><span>TORC Course<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TORC_CertificationCourse_Graphics_Header_013.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>This gardening and landscaping course will teach you how to:<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify and stop using harmful synthetic fertilizers and toxic pesticides.<\/li>\n<li>Successfully use natural-organic techniques and products.<\/li>\n<li>Save water and money.<\/li>\n<li>Enjoy a more effective and healthy approach to gardening and landscaping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chapter 1<\/strong>: Introduction to Organics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 2<\/strong>: Soil Building for Increased Plant Growth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 3<\/strong>: Best Advice and Tips for Planting in Containers, Beds and Farms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 4<\/strong>: Trees &#8211; Part 1 &#8211; Planting and Management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 5<\/strong>: Trees &#8211; Part 2 &#8211; Solving Pest Problems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 6<\/strong>: Fertilizing &#8211; Dry and Liquid Applications<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 7<\/strong>: Insect Control &#8211; Part 1 &#8211; Identifying Beneficials and Pests<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 8<\/strong>: Insect Control &#8211; Part 2 &#8211; Specific Control Techniques<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 9<\/strong>: Disease Control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 10<\/strong>: Successful Weed Control<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 11<\/strong>: Making and Using Compost and Mulch<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 12<\/strong>: Landscaping Design Tips and Installation Instructions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 13<\/strong>: Tips for Easily Growing Food Crops<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 14<\/strong>: Irrigation Advice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chapter 15<\/strong>: Natural-Organic Certification Course Summary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TORC_Banner_CertificationCourse_test_010_REGISTRATION.jpg\">\n <\/div>\n<div>\n<p>This course will guide you through 15 video lectures presented by natural-organic gardening and landscaping expert Howard Garrett, The Dirt Doctor. There will be a multiple-choice quiz at the end of each video.  You can learn at your own pace, and complete the course on your schedule. The videos will be available to re-watch as often as you want to.<\/p>\n<p>You must complete each video and score 100% on the quiz to proceed to the next video. There will be a link to the free 26 page Study Booklet at the beginning of the first three Chapters which will provide helpful information for the course.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Upon successful completion of the course, you will be contacted by TORC and presented with your official Natural-Organic Certification.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TORC_Banner_CertificationCourse_test_010_COURSEPRICING.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two pricing options for the course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>$195 for the Course and Certification<\/p>\n<p>$295 for the Course and Certification plus Email and Phone Support*<\/p>\n<p>*12 Months from date of purchase<\/p>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TORC_Banner_CertificationCourse_test_010_GETSTARTEDNOW.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\nTo begin, simply select the Chapter 1 video, then create an account, and pay for the course online.  Click the button below to get started:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevitalitynetwork.com\/courses\/natural-organiccertification\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/sandonspaldingstaging.com\/DirtDr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TORC_Banner_CertificationCourse_test_010_clickherebutton.png\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Note: The videos can be viewed on any computer or mobile device with an internet connection, but the quizzes must be completed on a laptop or desktop computer. Successful completion of all 15 chapter quizzes is required to qualify for a certificate. 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