Course Description:

Horticulture is a two, three, or four-year competency based course designed to train students in landscaping design and construction along with property maintenance, growing of plants in a greenhouse environment, floral design of fresh flowers and silks, planning floral arrangements for weddings, Students study the art of growing greenhouse bedding plants, (hanging baskets and vegetables) and marketing of floral design (weddings, proms, special events, etc.). Because of economic importance of the green industry, a major portion of the time is devoted to learning sustainable landscape designs, culture, and management of properties including residential and commerical. Horticulture has its own building with two large greenhouse attached for ease of projects. The student learns how to design, establish, and maintain plant materials on the school property along with designing and installing hardscape plans. Floral design provides the student with ways to use plant materials, harmonizing color, flowers and foliage types, as well as the containers so that attractive arrangements can be made into arrangements. Actual wedding flower arrangements are made by the class. Interior plant care is also taught. Both maintenance and establishment of lawns, as well as landscaping homes and businesses are taught. The principles for design are taught along with plant identification, budgeting, and cultivation procedures. Students have access to a classroom, a greenhouse, a laboratory nursery, and horticultural establishments.