HORT 210 - Mixed Border Practicum

3.0 Credits
Hands-on experience in the management and care of large, mixed herbaceous borders. Class may include seed collection, pruning, soil prep, mulching, weeding, propagation, transplanting, design, and renovation of the borders at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe and follow safe practices in selection, handling, transport and cleanup of landscape tools. [ACT]
Demonstrate and describe sustainable care of shrubs, sub-shrubs, herbaceous plants and vines. [REASON]
Describe and demonstrate propagation of perennials by division. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe and demonstrate effective team skills. [ACT]