Students will gain experience and skills in the various aspects of the growth and propagation of typical bedding plants. They will grow a variety of plants through different methods and explore various horticultural practices in a laboratory setting. Builds on the foundation laid in Horticulture/Greenhouse Worker-Basic Skills.

Sample Activities:

• Managing a Greenhouse
• Growing Container Gardens
• Setting up a Hydroponics Experiment Station
• Potting, Watering and Calculating Fertilizer Needs for Nursery Plants

Sample Materials:

• Garden Cart System with Lights and Tent
• All-In-One Greenhouse Kit
• Hydroponics Experiment Kit
• ECMeter and Calibration Solution
• Soil Testing Kit, pH Meter and Pro pH Up and Down

CURR2002