Horticulture Science provides instruction related to the broad field of horticulture with the emphasis on the scientific and technical knowledge related to the discipline, as well as the ways we use this knowledge to establish a relationship with our environment.  Topics in this course include information on plant structure and function, plant growth, plant diversity, basic plant identification, general botany, soil analysis, gardening and land use, and more.  Time will be spent in the classroom, outside (as weather permits), and in the greenhouse.

The following textbook is required for horticulture class:

 Introductory Horticulture. 7th ed. Delmar/Thompson Publishing, 2007.  ISBN# 10-1-4018-8952-2.

Horticulture Syllabus

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