BIOLGY 732.1
Horticulturist Jill Morganelli will cover the principles, history, science and the relationship to stewardship of biodynamics
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BIOLGY X 465.4
Learn the fundamentals of beekeeping from UCLA's Master beekeeper.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: July 1, 2023
BIOLGY X 499.3A
A hands-on class that covers designing a garden as a "watershed." Students work with a client, design in a group, and install the design. Three full days of physical installation are mandatory.
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BIOLGY X 499.22
California native landscapes are adapted to our climate, and provide habitat to many California native bees, birds, and mammals. Using native plants in a landscape can make a garden more resilient and drought tolerant.
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BIOLGY 732.3
Providing habitat for pollinators is key to a heathy and thriving ecosystem and garden. Learn how to create a successful design with pollinators in mind.
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BIOLGY 732.4
An intimate look at the history of Descanso Garden's Camellia collection.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: June 28, 2023
BIOLGY X 466.1
A foundational course in the practice and methodology of horticultural therapy.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: June 29, 2023
BIOLGY X 497.5
A practical introduction to the basics of maintaining a home garden.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: June 26, 2023
BIOLGY X 496.2
Botany, the scientific study of plants, is the basis for understanding and using plants in the human habitat; covering plant diversity, physiology, and natural adaptation as a foundation for applied uses and plantings.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: September 25, 2023
BIOLGY X 498.10
Teaching and using gardening Practices that are sustainable, this course covers composting, irrigation, water harvesting, as well as weekend field trips to LA's sustainable gardens.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: June 26, 2023
BIOLGY X 498.2
This class covers both biological and non-chemical methods of insect control, andintegrated pest managemen (IPM).
Format: Remote | In-Person
Next Start Date: June 29, 2023
BIOLGY 751
Attend a virtual information session about the certificates and specializations available in the Horticulture & Gardening program.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: August 3, 2023
BIOLGY X 499.999
Internships provide students the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience.
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BIOLGY X 465.33
An introduction to the fundamentals of growing plants indoors. Learn how to identify your unique indoor environment, how to choose appropriate and healthy plants, and how to create a maintenance schedule for plant success!
Elective course in the horticulture certificate.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 27, 2023
BIOLGY X 494
An overview of horticulture and plant care, this course provides the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: September 26, 2023
BIOLGY X 499.97
Students are introduced to various irrigation components, hydraulic concepts, irrigation design techniques and scheduling approaches.
Format: Hybrid (In-Person)
Next Start Date: June 27, 2023
BIOLGY X 492.68
Core course in the Arboriculture Specialization. Focusing on recognized industry standards for care, protection, preservation and industry ethics, leading to certification.
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BIOLGY X 499
This course focuses on plants appropriate for use in Southern California. Students learn plant names, both common and scientific, cultural requirements and proper placement within the landscape. The class uses local botanical gardens and nurseries to introduce students to over 150 plants.
Format: Remote | In-Person
Next Start Date: June 28, 2023
BIOLGY X 497.35
This course covers the fundamental tools and processes used in plant propagation. Students will learn a variety of techniques to propagate plants.
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BIOLGY X 424.41
This course introduces students to the tools needed for navigating and identifying the diverse kingdom of plants.
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BIOLGY X 497.19
A primer on residential design, site analysis, designing with plants and your site.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: September 28, 2023
BIOLGY X 493.2
Learn the physical, biological, and chemical properies of soils; learn what is in a soil report and how to improve your soil's yield.
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BIOLGY X 497.30
Pruning of trees is an art, and can allow trees to thrive or fail. Learn how to assess the best form to trim a tree, so that it provides beauty and thrives.
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BIOLGY X 492.67
Trees provide shade, food, habitat, and clean our air. Selecting and caring for trees is the study of arboriculture.
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BIOLGY 732
Dive into the exciting world of Airplants and learn the skills to successfully care for them from landscape architect and airplant guru Joshua Rosen.
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BIOLGY X 489.6
Gain a command of the entire growing process from seed to harvest and explore the relationships between soil and plants, plants and insects, and how to move towards an optimum natural relationship in the garden.
Next Start Date: TBA
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