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Ornamental Horticulture & Environmental Landscaping
Ornamental
Horticulturists are the workers in the yards of
America. They work with everything from ornamental
plants and shrubs to turfgrass. These
horticulturists work to beautify the surrounding in
which we live. The first aspect of this career is
that of the Environmental Designer. He/she is the
one who puts together the living landscape. This
person must know the entire spectrum of landscaping
from plant identification to final ink designs. The
next person in this lineup is the landscape
installer. This person must be able to decipher the
design and properly install it into the soil, and
provide proper timely maintenance. This is the
person that makes things happen. The next career
choice is that of the greenhouse worker. They deal
in greenhouse crop production. The many different
plants they deal with are annuals, perennials,
vegetables, foliage plants and nursery stock. The
person that uses many of these plants is the floral
designer. He/she is the one who puts these plants
together in an aesthetically pleasing manner. All of
the careers listed above work in unison to beautify
the world in which we live.
INTRO TO
HORTICULTURE - .5 cr
(Required)
This course covers safety, horticulture
mechanics, employment opportunities, plant taxonomy,
plant parts, and function and growth with
participation in the Local FFA Club.
PLANT IDENTIFICATION I - .5 cr
This class focuses on the identification,
culture and landscape uses of mostly native and some
introduced trees, shrubs and vines. This course
features plants that bloom in the summer and fall,
as well as plants that display autumn foliage and
fruits.
LANDSCAPE PRINCIPALS - 1 cr
This course begins to
identify pruning techniques, watering techniques and
mulching practices. This course also helps to
identify plant disease, pesticide and fertilizer
techniques. Students are trained in nursery and
greenhouse procedures along with turfgrass care and
identification.
INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY - .5
cr
This course is an introduction to basic plant
identification, propagation, and reproduction.
PLANT IDENTIFICATION II - .5
cr
This class focuses on the identification,
culture and landscape uses of mostly native and some
introduced trees, shrubs and vines. This course
features plants that are evergreen and also plants
that bloom in the spring. Plant Identification II
may be taken before Plant Identification I.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - 1 cr
In this course the student is introduced to
soils and growing media used in Ornamental
Horticulture. The student will also learn to perform
engine maintenance along with tool maintenance.
SITE ANALYSIS PROCESS - 1 cr
This class focuses on the
exploration of the site that is to be developed for
the landscape design. Soil surveys, surveying,
previous plant history and views are all topics that
this course encompasses.
INTRO TO ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE - 1 cr
(Required) The study of ornamental trees,
shrubs, ground covers and bulbs while using pruning
and landscaping techniques to maintain ornamental
plants. SPECIALTY FLORAL
DESIGN - .5 cr
This course focuses on holiday and special
occasion work. Designs covered are Christmas,
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, church,
funeral, sympathy, wedding, patriotic, Easter,
Thanksgiving and New Year's. Also includes nosegay
and flowers to wear.
FINAL DESIGN PROCESS - .5cr
Student works to design, bid, and construct the
landscape design.
ELECTIVES
FLORAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES - .5
cr
Course covers American and European history of
floral arranging, floral styles, elements, and
principles. Course will also cover the use of
containers, bases, accessories, tools, supplies, and
plant material.
BASIC DESIGN - .5 cr
This class focuses on the drawing of one and two
point perspectives, mechanical drawings, shading and
structure.
INTRODUCTION TO LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE - 1 cr
This course will explore the basics in both
landscape maintenance and establishment, and
turfgrass maintenance, establishment, and
renovation.
FLORAL DESIGN TECHNIQUES - 1 cr
Focuses on basic floral
design techniques while creating birthday, hospital,
anniversary, table and mantel arrangements with the
use of fresh and dried natural materials.
ARBORICULTURE - .5 cr
This course will cover advanced pruning
techniques used in Ornamental Horticulture. The
student will learn all of the tools used in the
trade along with rope-work. The student will also be
introduced to Plant Health Care and tree values.
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - .5 cr
This course covers the building techniques used
in the build environment. It covers working with
wood, stone, paving materials and retaining systems.
It covers irrigation and pricing. It prepares the
student for contracting and bidding and keeping
accurate records.
INSTRUCTORS:
Dirk Musselman
Voc. I, Temple University
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