Tuscarora High – Horticulture/Floriculture 1
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Prerequisite: Courses must be taken in sequence. These are courses in plant science associated with the areas of horticulture and floriculture. Students raise plants for themselves and for sale in the school’s greenhouse. They learn how to reproduce plants and make flower arrangements. In the greenhouse laboratory they grow poinsettias, mums, and many other common greenhouse plants. Fifty percent of class time is spent in laboratory activities. Class activities include corsage making, table arrangement, landscaping, holiday decoration making, spring flower and vegetable production. Second level students concentrate in advanced areas including greenhouse management, production of commercial greenhouse crops, landscape maintenance, advanced floral design, and pesticide safety. This course supports students in earning the BASF Plant Science Industry Recognized Credential. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Prerequisites: Courses must be taken in sequence. These are courses in plant science associated with the areas of horticulture and floriculture. Students raise plants for themselves and for sale in the school’s greenhouse
Grades: Grades 9-12
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