HOR7000 – Nursery Garden Centre Operations I

What is this course all about?

The propagation and cultivation of nursery stock is a key part of plant production. Students establish a solid
foundation in plant nomenclature and hardiness and then learn basic plant anatomy. Elements essential for plant
growth, woody plant identification, and culture and pest control are also covered. Pruning of nursery stock and retail
handling complete the course. Students apply theory and practise plant identification in the gardens and retail
nursery on campus.

When is this course happening?

Semester Winter 2019
Campus: Ottawa
Start Date: TBD
End Date: TBD
Winter Break: Week of February 24th
Link Code: THK4T
Number of Weeks: 14
Delivery Type: Integrated
College Program: Horticultural Industries
Pathway: Environment

Who should take this course?

Students prepared to complete learning by:

submitting multiple written assignments
using research and essay writing strategies
delivering presentations
participating in group-based activities
X completing hands-on learning
learning in a fast-paced environment
X completing online work
X performing highly-specialized tasks
using industry software tools

What can I do with this course?

If you enjoyed your dual credit course and are interested in continuing your education at Algonquin College, you can apply for the full time Horticultural Industries Program. Explore more

 

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