(Please note, though you will receive the same Master Gardener education that you can implement immediately, this program does not lead to a Master Gardener Certification).
This series of short courses is excerpted from OSU’s Master Gardener online course, allowing you to study specific fundamentals of gardening.
Herbaceous Ornamental Plants Course
In the Herbaceous Ornamental Plants online course, you will learn about different types of herbaceous ornamental plants (perennials, ferns, grasses and more), and how to use and care for them in a garden setting.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Define, and provide an example of, annuals, perennials, biennials, geophytes, grasses, ferns, and vines
Select suitable plants for a specific site by considering exposure, water zoning, color, size, hardiness zones
Identify different styles of planting and how they affect labor and water use
Describe how to prepare soil for planting herbaceous ornamentals
Give examples of good cultural management practices for herbaceous gardens, including watering, weeding, mulching, and fertilization
The on-demand short courses are designed to boost your expertise, however, they will not lead to the full Certificate of Home Horticulture. Also please note, you will have access to the on-demand course materials for one year after your registration date.
Online Urban Agriculture Courses
You also might be interested in the Online Urban Agriculture program.This program is a great way to learn about farming and gardening right where you live. And in just a few weeks, you'll be growing your food and adding natural beauty to your neighborhood!
Signe Danler is a veteran Master Gardener and landscape designer with a Masters of Ag degree in Horticulture. In the Master Gardener Online program, she uses her experience and training in gardening, urban forestry and ecological landscaping to communicate about and promote sustainable gardening and landscaping practices.
Gail Langellotto
Gail Langellotto, OSU Professor and Guest Home Horticulture Instructor. Gail has a M.S. and Ph.D. in entomology, and has published research on topics as diverse as the costs of starting and maintaining a vegetable garden, pollinator-friendly gardens, and the benefits of gardening to healthy eating. Her OSU Extension Service and outreach efforts are focused on communicating research-backed management practices to home gardeners. For the online Master Gardener and urban agriculture PACE courses, she supervises overall course development, and reviews and contributes to course content.
Past Students' Work
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