Breeding, cultivating, and propagating plants to improve the plant’s characteristics are three of the most common and important aspects of horticulture. Characteristics that can be improved through horticulture include plant growth, more nutritional content, resistance to diseases, higher yields, and the overall quality of the plant.
Foundations of Horticulture (Course Code: HORT 10063) is a non-postsecondary course. Participants who complete this course can earn 60 hours towards the 120 hours of non-postsecondary courses required for the College Fundamentals Certificate. Explore the following programs that relate to Horticulture and landscaping.
In contrast, horticulture is a commercial activity that makes gardening possible by supplying garden hobbyists with plants, compost, and other products. Put simply, horticulturalists cultivate and propagate the plants sold in garden centers, and the gardeners then buy these plants to use in their gardens.
A comprehensive glossary helps build confidence in the use of classical horticulture language as well as new developing terms, and end-of-chapter questions encourage readers to apply what they have learnt. Extensive online supporting material includes mind maps showing the relationship of topics and aiding students in revision.