Native Plants
You can update your knowledge and skills with this certificate program. Learn to identify, select and incorporate native plants in your larger designs and practice.
Soil Ecology
| Dates: | Thurs., Mar. 8, 22, 29; Apr. 5 (snow date: Apr. 12) |
| Time: | 7 to 9 p.m. |
| Instructor: | Walter Jarosh |
| Objective: | To understand why soil is the foundation of the garden and to learn to modify it for successful gardening. |
| Level: | N/A |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Fee: | $ 80 members; $120 non-members |
| Location: | Phipps Garden Center in Mellon Park |
Soil provides the foundation for healthy plant growth and development. Bacteria, fungi and other micro-organisms found in healthy soil are beneficial both to plant and animal life. Learn about physical properties of soils and best management practices for maintaining a healthy soil. The interpretation of a soil test and fertilizers, both conventional and organic, will be discussed.
To register, call the Garden Center at (412) 441-4442 ext. 3925 or download our registration form.
This is a core course in the Landscape & Garden Design, Sustainable Horticulture and Native Plant Landscapes certificate programs.
