Horticulture / Arboriculture / Floriculture

Arboriculture: Tree Basics

($60+)
The student will learn about the basic function and organizational structure of a tree, what harms a tree, and the things a tree needs to stay healthy. Also, the student will learn how a tree should look inside and out and how to make the proper cuts to maintain a healthy tree.
Online-Educator
HOR3307AX 81432 9/5-10/17, Carpenter
HOR3307AX 81433 11/7-12/26, Carpenter

Floral Arranging & Design, Beginning

Designed for the person with little or no experience in floral design, this course covers basic floral design principles and the mechanical aids of floristry. It will prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of floral design.
Archdale ($55 + $25 supplies)
HOR3314A 88304 6:30-9 pm, MW 9/15-10/29, Tysinger
Asheboro ($55 + supplies)
HOR3314A 81311 6:30-9 pm, T, 9/23-12/2, High

Home Organic Gardening: Tips & Information

(no charge)
Many gardeners wonder what exactly organic gardening means. The simple answer is that organic gardeners don’t use synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on their plants. But gardening organically is much more than what you don’t do.
Archdale
xCSP4000GA 88385 6-8 pm, Th, 9/18

Small Business Opportunities from Home

Agricultural Pesticides License Prep

($55)
This course covers the identification and control of plant pests including insects, disease, and weeds. Topics include pest identification, controls, chemical regulations, safety, and pesticide application. Upon completion, students should be able to meet the requirements to test for the N.C. Commercial Pesticide Ground Applicators license.
Asheboro
AGR3001A 88267 6-9 pm, T, 9/23-11/25, Rose

Backyard Chicken Coops 202

($45)
Build a unique, inexpensive chicken coop that is easy to build and is relatively self-sustainable. The backyard coop is in the shape of an ark. It is highly mobile and the smell and mess are a non-issue because they don’t stay in one place all the time.
Archdale
xCSP4000FW 88355 6:30-9 pm, T, 9/23-11/4, Robbins

Raising Backyard Chickens 101

(no charge)
Topics include maintenance of chicken coop, security of flock, food and water needs, treats, and health care. An agent from N.C. State Cooperative Extension Service will lead this discussion.
Archdale
xCSP4000FU 88356 6-9 pm, M, 10/27

Fall Market Gardening

($25)
Learn to produce vegetables to supplement your income. Whether you are producing for roadside or farmer's markets, direct sales or just to use at home, this course will provide the basic skills to get you growing. Topics include site selection, soil testing, soil preparation, vegetable varieties, planting & cultivation, fertilization, insect disease, moisture control, and harvesting tips.
Archdale
xCSP4000FO 88305 6:30-8:30 pm, T, 9/9-9/23, Cline

Greenhouse Construction for the Backyard

($60)
It's so tempting. The idea of a greenhouse means gardening year round, a warm sunny spot to garden in February. Tropical plants that survive the winter... Greenhouses are the ultimate fantasy for gardeners, but they’re also a big responsibility. One night without heat and all of your plants and seedlings could be goners. Your greenhouse will need heat, water, benches, venting, electricity. And that's just for starters.
Archdale
HOR3307P 88366 6-9 pm, MW, 9/22-11/3

Greenhouse Management

($55)
A study of fundamentals and practices of greenhouse plant production, including the control of heat, light, ventilation, and humidity. Construction and management of plastic, glass and fiberglass greenhouses are studied. Studies include both bedding plants and potted plants, as well as propagation.
Archdale
HOR3307O 88306 6-9 pm, Th, 9/25-11/13, Rose

Residential Landscaping & Lawn Care

($55)
Archdale
HOR3311A 88266 6-9 pm, Th, 9/11-10/30, Cline