Courses

HORT 3620

Plant Propagation
Principles and practices for increasing plant numbers with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological basis for various methods.

HORT 3650

Inheritance of Plant Traits
An introduction to the inheritance of important horticultural and agronomic traits, the genetic composition of cultivars, and accessions and seed propagation.

HORT 3720

Woody Plant Identification and Use
Identification and use of woody plants in landscape.

HORT 3910

Horticulture Internship
This class is only open to Horticulture majors. Practical work experience in the operations and management of horticultural enterprises.

UGArden Internship
Participation in the management and operation of a small-scale, sustainable horticulture farm in a structured learning environment.

HORT 3930

Trial Gardens Internship
Students assist in the operation of the internationally-recognized Trial Gardens at UGA. Tasks include assisting with garden design and maintenance, plant propagation and greenhouse production, interaction with volunteers, and educational programing and outreach under the faculty instructor and garden manager's direction. Student receive systematic instruction but often work independently or in small groups.

HORT 3940S

Botanical Garden Internship
Students assist in the operation of the botanical garden's programs in horticultural design and maintenance, native plant nursery production, plant conservation, and public education under the direction of the faculty instructor and garden staff. Students receive frequent instruction, but often work independently or in small groups.

HORT 4010/6010E

Vegetable Crop Production
The commercial production of vegetables, including planning and management for sustainable and profitable vegetable enterprises, emphasizing research-based practices. Topics include traditional and alternative production systems, such as organics, hydroponics, no-till and plastic culture, and other current practices.

HORT 4030S/6030S

Sustainable Community Food Production
Different dimensions of urban food systems (fruits, vegetables, herbs) from a production perspective. Discussion will include food security, environmental considerations, health and social aspects, and economic implications. A review of current research, field trips to local urban farms, guest speakers and hands-on, service-learning activities working with local community garden projects.

HORT 4050/6050

Greenhouse Management
Principles and practices of the production of greenhouse pot plants, bedding plants, and cut flowers. Emphasis placed on production practices, environmental and operational management, and cost estimation.

HORT 4090/6090

Sustainable Landscape Management and Design
The planting and care of plants in the landscape environment, with a focus on science-based practices that minimize the impact on the environment.

HORT 4091/6091

Professional Horticulture Practices
Overview of  professional horticulture practices such as crop planning, bidding, contract supervision, budgeting and record-keeping.

HORT 4125/6125

Organic Agricultural Systems
Philosophy, policies, and practices related to organic agriculture, including the history and development of organic agriculture, current USDA National Organic Program standards, fundamental crop management techniques (horticultural focus), and the organic market. Practical experiences, such as growing crops and sampling methods, are integrated with lecture material.