Bedding Plants In this class, students learn proper methods of seed germination and observe plants when they begin to grow. They learn when to transplant the seedlings and learn the various methods of doing so without harming the seedlings. Students take care of their own plants, paying attention to needs like sunlight and water. At the end of the class, students are allowed to take their plants home as a momento of what they learned. |
Floral Design/Dried Flowers In floral design, students learn to apply rules of floral design to their own projects. They work with a variety of flowers to create both symmetrical and assymetrical designs, as well as beautiful corsages that are used for special events. In native floral design, wildflowers are collected from properties around town to add a wild flair to the floral arrangements as they learn the various names of the flowers they work with. In the winter, students get a special treat as they create holiday wreaths and boxwood Christmas trees using different evergreens, adding the final touch with a candle centerpiece. In dried flowers, students work with different species of dried flowers to create wreaths. They learn to work carefully and adapt to using the delicate, dried flowers as opposed to undried plants. |
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Introduction to Plant Science This is a required class for freshmen. Students learn basic plant anatomy and functions, as well as different methods of production and practical application. It gives freshmen information that will be useful in future plant science classes. They not only study through written material, but by viewing the actual dissection and study of a flower. |
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Landscaping After spending the first few days of class learning about different trees and plants, students work on their very own landscaping project. Each student is given a paper that gives the size and placement of a house and four permanent trees, and are given free reign from there. This is the perfect class to let your imagination take over. In the end, the student creates an indoor and outdoor space that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical for use. |
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Perennials This class is excellent for those students who work with plants, work in the garden, and/or enjoy learning about the various perennials. In this class, students learn many characteristics of approximately 50 different perennial species. The common name, scientific name, uses, general characteristics (such as height, flower color, etc.), and several other aspects of perennials are discussed. Again, this class is excellent for those students who work with plants at either a nursery or florist. |
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Rock Walls This is a wonderful class for anyone who does not mind some heavy lifting. Students work as a team to find, cut, and fit stones to create a stone wall. Not only is the wall beautiful, but it serves a purpose and helps teach a class how to work together. It also serves as volunteerism, as the stone walls are built in different places around town each year. |
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Soil Science This is a required course for freshmen. Students learn about the layers of the soil. They learn the characteristics of these layers, such as the aeration and water filtration. Students are also taught about the importance of nitrogen levels and other nutrients within the soil. Each student learns how to characterize types of soil using a pyramid to discover if it is sand, silt, or clay. |