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Course Description
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Greenhouse and Nursery Management
An advanced class in ornamental horticulture. Students learn and apply skills in both operating and maintaining environments for correct plant growth. Labs and activities will have an emphasis on plant identification and control of agriculture pests and weed control, plant environments, soils medias, plant growth, plant propagation, transplanting and merchandising of ornamental plants. In addition, purchasing and inventory control, and safe use of nursery materials, supplies and equipment. Learners will also gain experience through leadership development, SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) projects, and career exploration in Horticulture/Natural Resource Management.