Floral and Plant Industries

  • 1 Semester
  • Credit: 0.5
  • Available to grades: 9,10,11,12
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Offered ONLY in Spring
  • Weighted
  • Dual Credit
  • Course fee

Have you ever wanted to design, create, and sell flora arrangements, potted plants, or landscape projects? Students will design and create floral arrangements, potted plants, and landscape projects while applying foundational knowledge in the study of plant systems. In this hands-on course, students will explore the science and art of horticulture while developing skills in floral design, plant care, landscaping, and entrepreneurship. Students will engage in real-world projects involving plant and flower identification, design principles, floral arrangement techniques, greenhouse production, and landscape construction. Opportunities to market and sell floral creations and plants, as well as complete landscaping projects for community organizations, provide valuable practical experience. This course provides valuable insights into careers in floral design, landscape design, greenhouse work, and horticulture. This weighted course is eligible for Dual Credit through COD.