Organic Horticulture Specialist"This course was the most enjoyable I have taken in years. It was both practical and full of in depth explanations to support our understanding of organic horticulture practices." - N.B. |
Beneficial to learners at all levels from home gardeners to professional landscapers, this course provides the knowledge to make you grow better. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of organic horticulture, based on a paradigm shift rooted in ecological awareness. Going beyond simply substituting pesticide and fertilizer products, you will explore the concepts of landscape health management as opposed to pest management and how to use a holistic decision-making framework to create and maintain healthy landscapes, including turf. To keep class sizes manageable, students may be teamed with others in the Organic Master Gardener course (the curriculum for the two courses is the same). Landscape professionals who are more likely to take the Organic Horticulture Specialist course may find the discussions eye-opening with the addition of diverse voices from the Organic Master Gardener course. This Course Prepares You to:
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