HORT 238 - Bulbs and Bulb Gardening

2.5 Credits
Explore the wondrous world of bulb gardening. Learn how to incorporate hardy bulbs like daffodils and galanthus into your landscape. Want spring color in the winter? Learn the techniques of forcing bulbs. S/U grade option.

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

Describe the condition and growing requirements of different types of underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe the life cycles of the most common underground storage organs. [COMMUNICATE]
Analyze and define the appropriate environmental conditions to successfully force and grow a number of underground storage organs. [REASON]