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.