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Fazio, James R., Ed. – Tree City USA Bulletin, 1991
This bulletin furnishes information about selecting and planting trees. The tree selection process includes being aware of the physical characteristics of bare root seedlings, containerized seedlings, balled and burlapped, or potted trees and determining the proper size and root ball proportions. The section on tree planting discusses how to: (1)…
Descriptors: Contracts, Environmental Influences, Horticulture, Landscaping
Carrick, James – 1979
Six units of instruction are provided in this manual designed for deaf students enrolled in an ornamental horticulture program. Unit 1 contains eight lessons (pictures and names) on tool and equipment identification (e.g., cutting and pruning tools, lawn and garden equipment, and power equipment). Unit 2 provides ten lessons on the care of tools…
Descriptors: Deafness, Gardening, Greenhouses, Grounds Keepers
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HORTICULTURE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS, THIS GUIDE HAS AS ITS MAJOR OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP THE UNDERSTANDINGS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO GROW HIGH-QUALITY HORTICULTURAL PLANTS. IT WAS DEVELOPED BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON THE BASIS OF DATA FROM STATE STUDIES. SUBJECT MATTER AREAS ARE (1) ECONOMIC…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, High Schools, Horticulture
Hansen, Herbert E.; Oades, John D. – Agricultural Education, 1977
Provides suggestions for mechanics skills to be included in an ornamental horticulture program. (HD)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Skills, Curriculum
Markham. Jared – American School & University, 2008
Schools and universities throughout the United States now appear to be embracing green roofs as one of many environmentally friendly initiatives. However, once a green roof is in place, school managers soon realize they are not the same as typical landscaping. Although they tend to be relatively low-maintenance, the location and highly specialized…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, School Maintenance
Reneau, Fred; And Others – 1990
A curriculum for the jobs of specialty grower, plant propagator, and horticultural worker I and II is provided in this guide. It contains curriculum guidesheets for seven duties: performing administrative functions; preparing soil and growing media; propagating horticultural plants; growing plants; performing maintenance operations; harvesting…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Greenhouses, Job Performance, Landscaping
Legacy, Jim; And Others – 1980
This competency-based curriculum unit on tree identification is one of five developed for classroom use in teaching the landscape/nursery area of horticulture. The three sections are each divided into teaching content (in a question-and-answer format) and student skills that outline steps and factors for consideration. Topics covered include…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Horticulture
Shipley, W. Edward – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1974
Ornamental horticulture teachers and managers of ornamental horticulture businesses were surveyed to determine which agricultural mechanics knowledges and skills are needed for entry-level employment in nursery, greenhouse, turf, and landscape management, which are common to the four areas, and the appropriate grade level at which they should be…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Employment Qualifications, Job Skills
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
THE PUBLICATION OF THIS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN THE SERIES ON OFF-FARM AGRICULTURAL OCCUPATIONS WAS THE RESULT OF AN EFFORT TO ASSIST STATE AND LOCAL LEADERS IN DEVELOPING TRAINING PROGRAMS. PRIME CONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN TO DATA FROM SEVERAL STATE STUDIES AND DEVELOPMENT WAS BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE. THE PURPOSE OF THE COURSE IS TO ASSIST HIGH…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, Courses, Employment Opportunities
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center for Vocational and Technical Education. – 1965
ONE OF A SERIES DESIGNED TO PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR HORTICULTURE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS, THIS MODULE HAS AS ITS MAJOR OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP THE ABILITIES NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PLANT GROWING STRUCTURES. IT WAS DEVELOPED ON THE BASIS OF DATA FROM STATE STUDIES BY A NATIONAL TASK FORCE. SUBJECT MATTER AREAS ARE (1) PLANT…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Bibliographies, Facilities, High Schools
PARSONS, WARREN – 1966
INTERVIEWS WERE CONDUCTED WITH THE MANAGERS OF 58 GREENHOUSES WHICH COVERED ONE ACRE OR MORE IN THE CHICAGO, CLEVELAND, AND DETROIT AREAS (1) TO DETERMINE THE NATURE OF TRAINING DESIRED FOR THE COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE GROWER IN TERMS OF THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF THE SPECIES OF ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS PRODUCED, AND THE DEGREE OF ATTAINMENT OF…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Needs, Employer Attitudes, Greenhouses
Richards, F. L. – 1971
Intended to suggest subject matter content of courses or programs in ornamental horticulture for high school and postsecondary vocational-technical programs, this curriculum guide was prepared by staff members of the Agricultural Education Department at the Pennsylvania State University, and tested in a workshop with vocational agriculture…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Curriculum Guides, High Schools, Landscaping
Montario, Michael – Agricultural Education, 1977
A plant science professor at the State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College, Cobleskill, describes the floriculture skills learned by students in campus greenhouses and on field trips. Emphasis is on the greenhouse work done during the winter months, such as plant propation and care and exhibits. (MF)
Descriptors: Floriculture, Greenhouses, Nurseries (Horticulture), Ornamental Horticulture
Grant, Lee P.; Hoerner, Harry J. – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1972
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Educational Research, Job Skills, Job Training
Legacy, Jim; And Others – 1980
This compentency-based curriculum unit on turf identification is one of four developed for classroom use in teaching the turf and lawn services area of horticulture. The three sections are each divided into teaching content (in a question-and-answer format) and student skills that outline steps and factors for consideration. Topics covered include…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Horticulture
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