BIOL 2288 - Organic Gardening

1 hour

Organic gardening gives the student the opportunity to learn about the human agricultural movement, to understand the organic labeling and to grow their own fruits and vegetables organically. This course will offer students an opportunity to practice a lifelong skill by teaching them to prepare the soil, plant seeds and seedlings, care for the plants, and harvest the produce. Finally an attempt to instruct the student on cooking techniques for fresh fruit and vegetables culminate the experience. The student will appreciate the complexities of the organic agriculture industry and the ease with which they can grow their own food. The course is entirely lab with 2 hours per week spent in the garden.When Offered: Fall yearly