Ready to grow more food and support pollinators and wildlife? You can take a deep dive into the art and science of gardening with OSU experts — covering healthy soil, least-toxic pest management, veggie and container gardening, native plants and sustainable design.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, science-based, horticulture and gardening essentials course, Extension’s Home Horticulture Certificate could be for you! Grow your gardening knowledge, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener.

There are no course prerequisites, although a basic knowledge of plants is helpful.

In this 13-week non-credit online course, you will receive science-based training drawn from the classes that OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers take in Oregon. Moderated by a skilled instructor, this course provides an exceptional experience that will help your garden thrive.

This is one of their most popular courses. By the end of the program, you will know about:

• Basics of botany and entomology
• Integrated Pest Management and pesticide safety
• Diagnosis and prevention of plant problems using least-toxic methods
• Soils, fertilizers and composting
• Ornamental, herbaceous plants and woody plants
• Vegetable and container gardening
• Sustainable landscape design and maintenance

Seats are limited and cost is $490 plus a $70 registration fee.

For more information or to register