Lab Manual to Accompany Introductory Horticulture (Fifth Edition)

By: Carroll Shry

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Synopsis: This manual has been designed to enhance the lab activities of the Introductory Horticulture, Fifth Edition, text. The activities in this lab manual have been used in a technical school setting, which provides the students with necessary practical application skills in math, agriscience, measurement, communication, problem solving, as well as academic background for entry level positions in the horticulture industry and for advanced studies at post-secondary college. This manual covers the following areas: career exploration; plant nomenclature; plant parts; soils and media for plant growth; basic landscape design; landscape planning; landscape maintenance; power and hand tools of the horticulture industry; and designing holiday arrangements.