This one-year course explores greenhouse production of plants including popular flowering potted plants, tropical, and bedding plants. Also included is the production of vegetables in the greenhouse such as micro-greens and tomatoes. Students study plant nutrition, basic botany, soil science, plant propagation and organic/sustainable methods to produce these crops for local farmers’ markets and restaurants. Course content also includes the production of vegetables and fruits using sustainable/organic methods of growing crops and agribusiness. Students who successfully complete this course are well prepared to enter the workforce or pursue post-secondary education. Students who continue their education will pursue fields of study that could include soil science, nutrition, environmental and conservation scientist, and crop production for food and beauty.

This one-year course includes instruction in plant nutrition, soil science, basic botany, grounds maintenance, turfgrass, and landscape design. Students study the proper care of lawns, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials. Students actually grow commonly used perennials and annuals. Instruction in the proper use of landscape/gardening tools, machinery, and chemicals is an essential part of the course. Using the knowledge they acquire from studying plants used in landscaping, students plan and draw a landscape design. Students who successfully complete this course may pursue career opportunities at parks, golf courses, nurseries, country clubs, garden centers, with tree and landscaping companies or with government agencies.