This course covers the proper operation and maintenance of selected equipment used in horticulture. Emphasis is placed on the maintenance, minor repairs, safety devices, and actual operation of selected equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to design a maintenance schedule, service equipment, and demonstrate safe operation of selected equipment. This class is designed for inmates at Marion Correctional Facility and may not be taken by individuals outside the prison system. This course introduces computer programs as they apply to the horticulture industry.
Emphasis is placed on applications of software for plant identification, design, and irrigation.
Upon completion, students should be able to use computer programs in horticultural situations. This class is designed for inmates at Marion Correctional Facility and may not be taken by individuals outside the prison system. This course covers all aspects of nursery crop production from plant selection to crop production. Emphasis is placed on field preparation, container selection, preparation and usage of appropriate nursery media, potting procedures, herbicide and fertilizer application, and pest control. Upon completion, students should be able to produce a marketable nursery crop.