Field Guide to Continuing Education 2018

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Ornamental Horticulture EC

PS

A Second Look at Fall: Plants to Extend the Season

Plant Science: Plant Physiology & Anatomy

with David Culp

with Jeff Jabco

Dates Mondays, October 8–22 6–8 pm 3 sessions

Dates Tuesdays, October 16–November 20 4–6 pm 6 sessions

Fee $89

Fee $179

Where Visitor Center Auditorium

Where Visitor Center Auditorium

Are you searching for plants that will fill the vacancies in your garden’s bloom period or looking to extend the time your garden is in its peak glory? Explore underutilized plants that have potential to add impact when the rest of your garden is gearing up for frost. These amazing late summer, fall, and even early winter blooming plants are sure to keep your garden colorful and exciting. Online Learning Extend your learning beyond the classroom with supplemental materials. Optional Exam October 29 Guided Plant Walks Monday, October 22 1–4 pm and Saturday, October 27, 9 am–12 pm

14 Continuing Education at Longwood Gardens / 2018

Gain an appreciation of the chemical processes that enable plants to make their own food and utilize it for growth and development. Improve your gardening skills by understanding a plant’s response to its environment and how this is translated into chemical triggers called hormones. Gardening practices are based on the anatomy of leaves, roots, and stems; an understanding of these will make sense of the proper methods of pruning, transplanting, training, and growing healthy plants. Online Learning Extend your learning beyond the classroom with supplemental materials. Optional Exam November 27


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