Courses

HORT-160: PLANT PROPAGATION

Description: This course will introduce students to the principles and practices of plant propagation from seed and vegetative material to marketable nursery stock. The key concepts of physiological processes, environmental requirements and techniques required for successful plant production will be covered.

HORT-183: GARDEN DESIGN

Description: This basic design course is intended for students in the nursery and landscape industry as well as interested laypersons and residential homeowners. Fundamental design principles, plant selection, hardscape materials and planting techniques will be covered. Plant selection for seasonal color, energy efficiency and water usage will be introduced. Students wil layout a rough site plan overview of a personal garden design.

HORT-171: PRUNING LABORATORY

Description: This course will provide hands-on experience with the physical modification of common landscape plants. Safety, tool maintenance, tool use, disease and pest reduction, and techniques that enhance plant structure will be covered.