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Horticultural Study Tour


Course Description

An introduction to gardens, horticultural industries, and plant materials of other parts of the world.


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HORT STUDY TOUR


Non-Traditional Format

Tours will last approximately two weeks. Presentations during tours of gardens and horticultural industries will be supplemented with traditional lectures. Contact hours will be approximately 50 (5 hrs/day X 10 days).


Semester Course Offered

Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

Introduce student to: 1) plants of international gardens 2) history of international gardens 3) design of international gardens 4) plant exploration and introduction 5) international nurseries, greenhouses, and garden centers


Topical Outline

Contact the instructor for topical outline for this course.