Question:
What technology is needed? ~ Kim W.
Answer:
For the Home Horticulture online program, a computer and access to the internet are needed to take the course. You could rely on a tablet or iPad, however, the program is designed for the best experience using a computer, so a tablet is not optimal.
Question:
Are there required reading for the online home hort gardening class?
Answer:
There is no required text book, but there is a suggested book from the OSU Extension Service Publications Catalog called Sustainable Gardening. This book is the source for many of the readings for each subject, and contains additional topics that are not covered in this class.
Question:
I'm a Canadian Citizen, just want to make sure I am eligible to take this course. ~ Julia R.
Answer:
Yep, you are eligible! The online Home Horticulture is open to anyone. There are no prerequisites or restrictions.
Question:
What if I can't finish the MG course in time? ~ Rita G.
Answer:
You will have access to the Home Horticulture course for one month after the end date.
Question:
How is this program different from the Master Gardener program? ~ Caroline R.
Answer:
The Certificate of Home Horticulture has all the same online course content, but unlike the Master Gardener Certification, the Home Horticulture program does not require volunteer hours and therefore does not result in a Master Gardener Certification.
Question:
Will there be tests given throughout this gardening class? ~ Kim W.
Answer:
Yes, in this online gardening and home horticulture course, there are weekly quizzes and assignments. You'll have a chance to show how much you've learned with a final exam at the end. Everything is graded as pass/fail and if you pass, you will receive a certificate of completion.
Question:
When is the cut off for enrolling in this gardening training course? ~ W.K
Answer:
Due to its popularity, enrollment for Home Horticulture is held open through the first week of class.
Question:
Regarding the Certificate of Home Horticulture.... About how much of a time commitment is the program (per week)? And also, is there anything that's scheduled? Or are all of the lectures recorded, with intent that we watch them asynchronously? ~ Kate D.
Answer:
To get the most out of this online Home Horticulture course, it is suggested that you spend about 6 – 9 hours a week on it. The class is asynchronous so there is no set time you have to be online. So you can attend classes when it's most convenient for you. However, quizzes and assignments will have a specific date, but you can choose where and when you work on them.
Question:
Do you have to be located in Oregon? ~ Nicole W.
Answer:
Nope, there is no geographic restriction. You can take this online course anywhere there's an internet connection. 😀
Question:
Is this course info specific to plants in the Oregon climate/planting zone? Or is it more general plant info that anyone can use regardless of what climate they live in? I live on the east coast and would love to sign up for this. ~ Megan T.
Answer:
Many of the modules, such as Botany Basics, Soils and Compost, Intro to Entomology, Pesticide Safety, and the like, are applicable anywhere. Others that are more plant-oriented use mostly western Oregon examples, although there is still plenty of basic, generalized information. We include some information for the dryer regions of the PNW west, too. People in climates that are extremely different from western Oregon - desert or tropics - should plan to supplement the course with local information as well, especially when it comes to specific plants that will do well in their region, and special gardening techniques and timings that are specific to their climate.
Question:
I see there is a non-refundable $60 fee, is there a time constraint on withdrawal from the course and will there be financial penalties beyond the non-refundable fee? ~ Margaret B.
Answer:
To be eligible for a refund, requests must be received no later than 48 hours after the class begins. If you request by then, you will be refunded the entire course payment, minus the $60 non-refundable registration fee.
Question:
Can I get a group rate? I have at least 12 employees who would I'd like to participate. ~ Michelle L.
Answer:
Yes, please call our office at 541-737-4197 or email pace@oregonstate.edu for more information.
Question:
Will there be any certification, or documentation once you complete the Home Hort training program, to show that you have some level of expertise? ~ Ashlyn T.
Answer:
Yes, after you pass/complete the Home Horticulture program you will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of this course. You may download the Certificate file to have printed for a hard copy.
Question:
Can I use my AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for Home Horticulture certification? ~ Bethany M.
Answer:
Yes. You can use your AmeriCorps Education Award to pay for OSU's Home Horticulture Certificate.
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