Hands on Horticulture

HANDS ON HORTICULTURE: UNVEILING THE SECRETS OF PLANT SCIENCE

Join us for a series of workshops, each comprising four engaging sessions where we blend horticultural theory with practical, hands-on learning. Explore the world of plants in our educational space and greenhouse, gaining a deep understanding of horticultural concepts while actively participating in planting, cultivating, and nurturing. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to connect theory with real-world experience, fostering your passion for plants and gardening.

You will walk away from these workshops with lots of plants that you will have grown!

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Cost:  $295 (workshop 0f 4 sessions) or

$495  for 2 workshops (Plant Science and Soil Science)

Horticultural Instructor: Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz

Dates of Classes:  See below under each workshop

Location: Stony Brook Greenhouse

39 Tuckahoe Road

Southampton, NY 11968

HANDS ON HORTICULTURE: Unveiling the Secrets of Plant Science

 Meeting Dates and Times:

Section 1- HOH Fridays:

Fridays, March 1st, 8th, 15th, 29th
Time: 3:30pm-6:00pm
Price $295 

Section 2-HOH Saturdays:

Saturdays,  March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th
Time: 9-11:30am
Price $295

Workshop Outline

Session 1: Introduction to Plant Science

  • Overview of plant science
  • Basics of plant classification
  • Plant kingdom and binomial nomenclature
  • Practical exercises in Plant Propagation: Seeding

Session 2:  Botany: Plant Parts and Functions and Propagation Techniques

  • Plant Anatomy: Functions of stems, leaves, buds, roots, flowers, fruit, and seeds
  • Overview of sexual and asexual propagation
  • Detailed study of seed germination
  • Practical hands-on exercises on propagation methods

Session 3: Physiology: Plant Growth and Development

  • Environmental factors affecting plant growth
  • Processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration
  • Light, temperature, water, and nutrition in plant development
  • Practical plant exercises in greenhouse

Session 4: Propagation Techniques

  • Practical hands-on exercises on propagation methods; seeding and cuttings
  • Planting techniques and considerations
  • In depth discussions on plant placement