Seven new courses for green industry professionals are being offered through the Department of Horticulture and the Farm and Industry Short Course (FISC) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Students can take the courses as part of a green industry certificate program offered through the 17-week FISC program, or select specific courses to meet individual career needs.
Those new to the industry might want to start with an introductory course that starts in November, suggests Eileen Nelson, faculty associate with the horticulture department.
"Introduction to plant science and horticulture is a two-credit course that gives students a solid overview of the breadth of the horticulture industry, plant structure, growth processes and requirements for optimum growth," Nelson says.
Since the introductory course begins in a few weeks, students should register as soon as possible, Nelson advises.
The remaining classes begin in January or February of 2009:
Integrated Pest Management for Ornamentals
Greenhouse Management
Identification and Culture of Herbaceous Plants
Garden Center Operations
Identification and Culture of Woody Plants
Landscape Construction and Maintenance