Dive into various pest and disease management strategies—from conventional treatments to organic and all-natural approaches—during this detailed and engaging course.
Learn the key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and how to apply each step effectively in your home garden. Through hands-on practice, you’ll develop personalized pest and disease diagnostic resources and gain skills to identify plant symptoms, assess problems, and create tailored action plans for successful garden care far into the future.
Certificate Information
This class serves as an core component of our Gardening Certificate.
Class Schedule
Wednesdays, September 3-October 1, 2025
Lectures 1 & 5
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Lectures 2-4
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location
The Grove Studios 104 & 105
Instructor
Carla D. Garzon
Dr. Carla D. Garzon obtained a PhD in Plant Pathology from Pennsylvania State University, and received postdoctoral training at The Pennsylvania State University, Cornell University, and Ohio State University. She reached the rank of Professor of Plant Pathology at Oklahoma State University before joining Delaware Valley University as the K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professor of Plant Science in 2020. During her scientific career, Dr. Garzon has conducted research focused on population biology, diagnosis, and management of diseases of specialty crops—including vegetables, herbs, grapes, and ornamental crops, among others—caused by oomycetes and fungi, as well as breeding, hydroponic cultivation, and teaching methods. She has published 40 scientific publications and has presented more than 130 talks and posters at national, regional, and state scientific meetings. At Delaware Valley University she teaches courses on greenhouse management, hydroponics, cannabis, and plant pathology, and leads the Controlled Environment Agriculture and Cannabis research programs.
