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Class Descriptions

HORT 100 General Horticulture
HORT 103 Container Gardening Design and Care
HORT 104 The Edible Garden and Landscape
HORT 106 Deciduous Ornamental Plant Identification
HORT 107 Plant Identification for Gardeners
HORT 108 Evergreen Ornamental Plant Identification
HORT 109 Herbaceous Annuals/Perennials Plant Identification
HORT 110 Garden Appreciation
HORT 133 Soils and Plant Nutrition
HORT 134 Floral Design and Arranging
HORT 135 Interiorscaping and Floral Design
HORT 140 Integrated Pest Management
HORT 150 Plant Propagation
HORT 155 Shrub and Tree Pruning
HORT 161 Landscape Maintenance and Equipment Operation
HORT 169 Horticulture Business Management
HORT 209 Irrigation Fundamentals
HORT 210 Turfgrass Management
HORT 220 Native Plant in the Landscape
HORT 230 Landscape Construction
HORT 235 Basic Landscape Design
HORT 236 Advanced Landscape Design
HORT 240 CAD for Landscape Drafting
HORT 244 Plant Production and Marketing I
HORT 251 Plant Production and Marketing II

HORT 100 General Horticulture 5 Credits
Introduction into the major divisions within the ornamental horticulture industry and what career options exist within each division. The basics of plant classification, anatomy, metabolism, physiology, growth and development and reproduction. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 103 Container Gardening Design and Care 2 Credits
Concepts and techniques for designing and maintaining container gardens. Using the principles of art to select containers and appropriate plants for specific sites/effects is stressed. Also included is the ne
cessary horticultural information to develop healthy and long-lasting container gardens. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 104 The Edible Garden and Landscape 3 Credits
Incorporate edible plants into the landscape. Design formal and informal herb and vegetable gardens and fruit orchards in a residential setting. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 106 Deciduous Ornamental Plant Identification 5 Credits
Identification of primarily deciduous ornamental woody plants. Their growth habits, cultural requirements, ornamental uses, maintenance requirements and potential problems in the landscape will also be covered. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 107 Plant Identification for Gardeners 3 Credits
An overview of plant families and methods of identification.  The course will appeal to serious gardeners or homeowners that are interested in learning how to identify the woody plants in their yard or found in nature.  The course will also benefit landscape contractors and garden centers that need a quick, supplemental or introductory training in plant identification for new employees.  This course will not apply toward an ATA in horticulture. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 108 Evergreen Ornamental Plant Identification 5 Credits
Identification of evergreen ornamental woody plants.  Their growth habits, cultural requirements, ornamental uses, maintenance requirements and potential problems in the landscape will also be covered. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 109 Herbaceous Annuals/Perennials Plant Identification 5 Credits
Identification of  primarily herbaceous ornamental annuals and perennials.  Their growth habits, cultural requirements, ornamental uses, maintenance requirements and potential problems in the landscape will also be covered. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 110 Garden Appreciation 5 Credits
An exploration and interpretation of internal and external factors that influence the creation and development of a garden, including artistic design elements, cultural influences and human/nature dynamics. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 133 Soils and Plant Nutrition 5 Credits
Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils and their effects on plant growth. Soil testing, modification, and conservation; soilless mixes. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 134 Floral Design and Arranging 2 Credits
Study of floral design principles and practices. The hands-on creation of a variety of floral arrangements is a key part of this class. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 135 Interiorscaping and Floral Design 4 Credits
Types of plants, flowers and their care in commercial and residential interiors, their integration with interior decor and functional uses. Prerequisite:  None.
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HORT 140 Integrated Pest Management 5 Credits
The identification and control of major diseases, weeds, and insects of ornamental horticulture plants. An emphasis will be placed on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) control strategies and programs. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 150 Plant Propagation 5 Credits
Principles and practices of various plant propagation techniques. A hands-on experience of propagation techniques including seed and spore germination, cuttings, layering, crown division, grafting and budding, and tissue culture. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 155 Shrub and Tree Pruning 5 Credits
Pruning–When, where, what, how and why of shrubs, trees, vines and ground covers. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 161 Landscape Maintenance and Equipment Operation 5 Credits
Lawn and landscape bed care for residential and commercial landscapes.  Safe use and proper care of tractors, mowers, edgers, weedeaters, sprayers, and other equipment.  Development of a landscape maintenance job estimate. Prerequisite: Current first aid card required for registration.
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HORT 169 Horticulture Business Management 2 Credits
Application of business management concepts to starting and operating a horticulture business. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 209 Irrigation Fundamentals 5 Credits
A study of various types of drainage and irrigation systems, including materials and equipment- their costs, upkeep, and design- and application of watering systems. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 210 Turfgrass Management 3 Credits
Study of turfgrass management techniques with an emphasis on ecological approaches. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 220 Native Plant in the Landscape 4 Credits
Pacific Northwest native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Their use in the landscape, selection, propagation and cultural requirements. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 230 Landscape Construction 5 Credits
Installation of a landscape plan; construction techniques, estimates of material and labor costs. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 235 Basic Landscape Design 5 Credits
Fundamentals of landscape planning, proper selection and location of plant material and construction features. Prerequisite: HORT 106, HORT 108 or instructor's permission.
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HORT 236 Advanced Landscape Design 5 Credits
Application of advanced landscape design theories and principles to solve site problems. Use of rendering and oral presentation to sell landscape plans. Prerequisite: HORT 235.
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HORT 240 CAD for Landscape Drafting 5 Credits
Computer techniques and procedures required to draft plantscape, hardscape and text elements typically found in a landscape plan will be emphasized. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 244 Plant Production and Marketing I 5 Credits
Basic designs and construction materials of greenhouses and growing structures.  Familiarization of crop scheduling, environmental factors and their control as they affect crop production, integrated pest management strategies in greenhouses and marketing of horticulture crops. Being a hands-on grower for a bench of plants is a significant portion of the course. Prerequisite: None.
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HORT 251 Plant Production and Marketing II 5 Credits
Continuation of plant production work begun winter quarter.  Familiarization of crop scheduling, environmental factors and their control as they affect both greenhouse and nursery crop production, integrated pest management strategies and marketing of horticulture crops.  Techniques unique to producing crops outdoors will be emphasized.  Being a hands-on grower of plants and a plant merchandiser is a significant portion of the course. Prerequisite: HORT 244.
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