PSE 424 - Nursery Management

Covers the basic techniques for production of woody and herbaceous plants in nursery and other outdoor settings. Specific areas of study will include nursery site selection and construction, retail and wholesale nursery planning, equipments for nursery operation, nursery crop selection, regeneration, culture, and production, personnel management, marketing, and garden center operation. Extensive field lab work at campus nursery and garden. Lec 2, Lab 2. Course may include field trips on weekends.

Prerequisites: Junior standing and a grade of C- or better in PSE 100.

Course Typically Offered: Fall (Even years)

Credits: 3