Learn taxonomy, botanical vocabulary, and related nomenclature, as well as basic cultivation information, through a study of 45 popular annuals, perennials, vines and groundcovers during this fully online class, with both instructor-led and self-study versions from which to choose.
Learn the fundamentals of plant identification through a study of garden favorites that will add a burst of color and texture to your landscape. Through photo stories, online fact pages, an e-book, flash cards, vocabulary games, and hundreds of beautiful images, learn the key identifying characteristics of these plants while gaining the skills to identify other plants you’ll encounter outside of the class.
You’ll Learn:
- Taxonomy
- Botanical vocabulary
- Working knowledge of plant nomenclature, including scientific and common names
- Apply knowledge of plant morphology to classify and identify plants
- Basic cultivation information
This program is in partnership with North Carolina State University.
Course Credit
This course counts as a three-week elective toward a Certificate in Landscape Design.
Course Schedule
Choose the instructor-led version for live sessions, graded activities, discussion forums, completion certificates, and personal feedback from the instructor. Activities will be completed within a six-week timeframe, with an additional six months of access after the course ends.
Choose the self-study version to work at your own pace, on your own, with one year of access to the material from the time of enrollment. (This version of the course has no live components, graded activities, discussion forums, or feedback.)
Location
Online, live-streamed or self-paced
Instructor
Laura Barth
Materials
- A computer or tablet
- Connection to the internet
- Google Chrome (recommended for optimal functionality)
- For an additional fee, you may choose to purchase an optional print copy of the online e-book that is included with the course.
