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