South Carolina gardeners can learn how to grow thriving lawns and ornamental gardens by participating in an online short course developed by the Clemson Extension horticulture team.
This course, Home Horticulture Foundations, is designed for beginners and features videos about designing and maintaining lawns and ornamental landscapes in South Carolina. The course is directed by Clemson Extension Horticulture agents Brad Fowler, Carmen Ketron and Stephanie Turner.
“This self-paced online course focuses on creating lawns and ornamental gardens that can thrive in all parts of South Carolina,” Ketron said. “It is structured so participants can learn at their own pace.”
The videos will be available starting March 10. This series includes gardening modules covering South Carolina’s unique soil profiles, temperamental weather and planting possibilities. Content will be available until 11:59 p.m. May 4.
Participants can choose between two options. The first is a video series of nine presentations emailed over four weeks. Materials include digital resources and reading materials. Cost is $35 per person. Registration deadline is April 4.
The second option includes the video series, plus an all-day field experience at Moore Farms Botanical Garden, 100 New Zion Road, Lake City, South Carolina, off U.S. 378, about four miles from downtown Lake City. This field day will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 4. Snacks and lunch will be provided. The cost for this option is $65 per person. Registration deadline is March 28.
All participants will receive links to online presentations, a digital reading list and a digital resource guide.
For questions, contact Brad Fowler at bfowler@clemson.edu or (843) 907-0410.
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