Horticulture Plant Identification and Installation Letter of Recognition

Program Requirements:

• HORT 110 - Woody Ornamentals I 3 Credits.
• HORT 111 - Herbaceous Garden Plants: Summer 2 Credits.
• HORT 134 - Landscape Installation, Construction and Maintenance 3 Credits.
• HORT 210 - Woody Ornamentals II 3 Credits.

Total Number of Credits Required for Letter of Recognition: 11

Program Description:

The letter of recognition is designed for individuals new to the field of horticulture. The courses introduce the student to plant identification and the proper planting, maintenance and care of plant material.

Owners of garden centers, nurseries, greenhouses, landscape installation or grounds maintenance businesses may encourage their employees to enroll in these courses so they will become knowledgeable of plant nomenclature and plant care.