Course: HRT 111 Introduction to Horticulture -Spring 2015

Reading Assignment

Introduction in the Field of Horticulture
Reading Assignment

Assigned readings:

Aquaah Chapters 1 and 2
Scientists Prune World List of Plants

In the readings from the text, there is a brief history and introduction to the field of horticulture.  The basics of plant taxonomy (classification and naming) are covered in Chapter 2.  In The Guardian article, you get an idea about how many different plants there are and some of the issues with keeping them straight. Many are still out there waiting to be discovered!

Click here to access the article.