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A modern, well-equipped facility is comprised of a large greenhouse, a floral design lab, a horticulture science lab and a landscape graphics lab.


Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Programs

  • Specialty Option 1: Floriculture (Plan 21HA)
  • Specialty Option 2: Landscape Design (Plan 21HB)
  • Specialty Option 3: Landscape Construction and Maintenance (Plan 21HC)
  • Specialty Option 4: Natural Areas Management (Plan 21HP)

Certificate Programs

  • Landscape Maintenance (Plan 21HH)
  • Floral Design (Plan 21HI)
  • Arboriculture (Plan 21HL)
  • Natural Areas Management (Plan 21HQ)

For details, view the horticulture program in the catalog*.

Related Courses

BIO 126 Local Flora
BIO 222 General Botany


NEW! Special Topics Courses for Horticulture—Spring 2009


Organic Growing and Sustainable Practices
Course Days Time Campus Room Credits
HRT 299-A Tu/Th 10-11:15 a.m. Grayslake H110 (H Building) 3

With even Wal-Mart selling organic food, who is producing organic crops, and what are the requirements for "certified organic" foods? Sustainable agriculture and eating locally are getting lots of attention, but how do these expanding practices impact your lifestyle. How do growing, shopping and eating habits need to change to become more sustainable and eco-friendly? This course will explore these issues through the applied science lens of sustainable agriculture and horticulture, but discussions will be relevant for anyone seeking to live a little greener.


The Business of Being Green
Course Days Time Campus Room Credits
HRT 229-B Th 6:30-9:20 p.m. Grayslake H107 (H Building) 3

Many jobs are emerging in new fields that are being dubbed as the "green collar" industry, which currently is seeking skilled employees. This class will explore issues such as green building practices and LEEDS certification, green rooftops, gray water catchment systems, rain gardens, water quality treatment with plants, phytoremediation (plants) and mycoremediation (fungus) techniques for treating soil contamination, and a number of other hot topics currently in the news.


Weeds and Herbaceous Ornamentals
Course Days Time Campus Room Credits
HRT 299-C M/W noon-1:50 p.m. Grayslake H110 (H Building) 3

Do you know what's growing around you? This course will cover the basic weeds and invasive plants in our region, as well as the great annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, vines and groundcovers that can add diversity, color and texture to the landscape. Plants will be taught through photo, illustration and field samples, and will emphasize identification, cultivation and practical uses.

 
 
 
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