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Introduction to Horticulture

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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.

Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $747.00

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What you can learn.

Explore soils and soil amendments
Explore plant physiology and Identification methods
Address plant care methodology
Introduce plant selection guidelines
Identify and understand pest and disease management strategies

About This Course

Designed for beginners and experienced gardeners, this course covers the basics of garden care and provides the student with the knowledge to solve many of the problems commonly faced in keeping plants healthy. Topics include soils and soil amendments; fertilizers; plant physiology and identification methods; planting, pruning and staking techniques; turf grasses; plant selection guidelines; and pest and disease control. The course also includes a brief history of horticulture and an introduction to taxonomy. Students are encouraged to bring in plants for identification and discussion. 

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407322
Fee:
$747.00
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Notes

Elective course in the Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Certificates. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
California Master Gardener Handbook
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Tue Mar 31, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue May 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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