0004 - Fundamentals of Horticulture - I
Course Description
This program is for individuals who want to prepare for an entry-level job in a nursery, garden center, or botanical garden as well as for hobbyists and home gardeners who want to increase their knowledge and skill in horticulture. In this 36-hour program, students will understand the basics of horticulture, plant science, plant identification, soil science and organic gardening and farming. Gain hands-on experience in Brookdale’s greenhouse and create your own landscape design. Find out about multifaceted career paths in horticulture such as horticulture therapy and landscape maintenance/design. Certificate awarded with 80% attendance, 75% passing score on mid and final assessments based on course content, and and completion of the garden design project. 12 SESSIONS.
Interested in a payment plan option for this class? Call 732-224-2315.
Molly Gearty is a Certified Horticulturist through the American Society for Horticultural Science. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic University in ornamental horticulture with a minor in botany. Her professional experience includes working at botanical gardens and retail nurseries in California and New Jersey and teaching horticulture to both adults and children. She has worked at a children’s garden, managed a five-acre rosarium and was farm manager at Cousins’ Garden donation farm. Molly's newest venture is the launch of Back To The Garden, LLC, a garden design and consultation service that specializes in creating environmentally friendly sanctuaries that nurture both body and soul. When her family moved to New Jersey in 2008, she had the delightful experience of designing and installing an English Cottage garden of her own.
Course Outline
COURSE SCHEDULE
WEEK 1 Introduction to Horticulture /Plant Nomenclature
WEEK 2 Plant Behavior/Trees and Shrubs
WEEK 3 Divisions Groups and Life Cycles/Perennials
WEEK 4 Plant Structures/Herbs
WEEK 5 Foodscaping, Edibles/test review
WEEK 6 Test 1/Principles of landscape design
WEEK 7 Picking, Planting and Pruning/Grasses & Natives
WEEK 8 Plant Reproduction/Annuals & Tropical’s
WEEK 9 Soil Science/Organic Farming
WEEK 10 Plant Diseases, Pests and Weeds/test review
WEEK 11 Test 2 /Greenhouse seed and plant exchange
WEEK 12 Landscape design presentation & celebration
Learner Outcomes
GOALS
- To become familiar with basic Horticultural principles and practices.
- To become familiar with plant materials and their culture.
- To explore the many career opportunities available in the field of Horticulture.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Fundamentals of Horticulture Certificate : Fundamentals of Horticulture Certificate