Introduction to Horticulture
Introduction to Horticulture
An overview of horticulture and plant care, this course provides the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy.
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Spring 2026 Schedule
Elective course in the Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates. Internet access required. Materials required.
This course applies toward the following programs
Gardening
The Gardening Specialization is designed for beginning gardeners looking for fundamental gardening and plant care knowledge.
Horticulture
Take your love of plants and turn it into a career. The Horticulture Certificate provides students with the foundational science behind maintaining plants and their environment. This program may be completed 100% online.
Landscape Architecture
Whether you want to design a national park, or a modest, water-efficient backyard, landscape architecture can give you the skills and abilities to change the places you live, work, and play for the better. The profession of landscape architecture is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together design, environmental systems, sustainability, construction knowledge—as well as land and water conservation—to influence place making, and to create designed outdoor living spaces.