Nursery layout, growing structures, materials requirements and business practices are covered. Weekend field trips may be required. ORH 3513C Environmental Plant Identification and Use. Identification, growth characteristics, culture and use of common landscape and greenhouse plants. Materials include trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, lawn grasses and floriculture crops.
Emphasis is placed on temperate plants.
ORH 3611 Retail Florist Shop and Garden Center Management. A basic course in the operations of retail florist shops and garden centers, including management, shop design and layout, psychology of selling, postharvest handling of flowers, plants and seeds, and the principles of artistic design. ORH 3773C Public Gardens. Students will explore issues relevant to psychological, physical and sociological benefits of horticulture and gardening. Students are expected to attend weekend field trips.