HORTICULTURE with Mrs. Herrmann

Horticulture Courses Offered

Horticulture Science (CTE 001, 002)

Full Year Course

OPEN TO GRADES: 9, 10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: None

CROSS CREDIT: Non-Lab Science

This course does not meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

This course is an introduction to the exciting and rapidly growing green industry which focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Through classroom instruction and hands-on experience, students will study botany, soils, ecology, plant identification, pest management, seasonal projects and landscape design. Production techniques and diagnostic skill are taught in the on-site orchard, year-round vegetable garden, outdoor nursery, and high-tech greenhouse. The student-run annual plant sale provides students with the experience to develop skills in retail sales and management. All students participate in leadership activities and career exploration. Individual student material costs may be applicable to this course.