This report examines conditions in the California nursery industry and develops a comprehensive baseline of labor force requirements and practices. A telephone survey was conducted with 167 randomly selected nurseries in a 10-county area. Additionally, 455 workers and 85 employers participated in on-site interviews. Workers were classified as…

Developed by the Department of Agricultural Education of the Pennsylvania State University and field-tested by 54 teachers, this guide is for teacher use in planning a unit in greenhouse crop production. The unit is intended for upper high school and post-high school students interested in careers in this field. Teacher suggestions, references,…

This folder contains 12 fact sheets designed to improve the quality of gardens near the Great Lakes. The titles are: (1) "Your Garden and the Great Lakes"; (2) "Organic Gardening"; (3) "Fruit and Vegetable Gardening"; (4) "Composting Yard Wastes"; (5) "Herbicides and Water Quality"; (6)…

This pamphlet outlines control measures for disease and insect infestation of ornamentals and turfgrass. Hosts are identified with comments on rates and times of pesticide application for greatest effect. Other sections of the document deal with aquatic and terrestrial weed control in a similar manner. (CS)

Designed to culminate an ornamental horticulture class, this teaching guide provides information needed for the year-round operation of a school and/or commercial greenhouse. Three units are presented: production schedules, determining harvest time, and cost analysis. Each unit lists major teaching points, learning activities, and reference…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CURRICULUM GUIDE IS TO ASSIST TEACHERS IN PLANNING AND CONDUCTING A 50-WEEK COURSE AT THE POSTSECONDARY LEVEL FOR PERSONS PLANNING TO EXECUTE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS AS INDEPENDENT BUSINESSMEN OR EMPLOYEES OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, NURSERY, OR GREENHOUSE. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO PREPARE TRAINEES TO PLAN AND EXECUTE TASKS NECESSARY…

Increasing interest in landscaping resulting from a growth in construction, the recent national emphasis on beautification, and expansion of outdoor recreational facilities has created a demand for personnel trained in landscape installation and maintenance. This guide provides suggestions for: (1) initiating one- and two-year programs in…

Current trends in park maintenance are overviewed, including maintenance impact statements, avoidance of cost through efficient use and national resource conservation, horticultural accomplishments that influence maintenance management, and vandalism prevention. (CB)

One-shot" approaches to specific subject matter having failed, a spring garden clinic, held on four consecutive evenings and given plenty of imaginative coverage in the local newspaper, was a tremendous success. (EB)