JAN 202-01 - The Art & Science of Flower Farming

Level:  200-level

Course Times:  2:45pm - 5:25pm

Course Materials Fee:  $30

Instructor(s):  Ann Drevno   

Email:  adrevno@gmail.com

Agroecology combines the fascinating study of ecology with our food (and flower) system’s agronomy - it is a science, a practice, and a social movement.  Within the agroecological movement, there is an exciting sub-movement taking shape - sustainable flower farming on a small scale. This Jan Term course will open with basic agroecological principles and concepts while interweaving practical content specifically focused on how to grow, harvest, and market beautiful cut flowers from small plots of land.  In this course, students will grapple with debates agroecologists are now facing, as well as apply agroecological concepts by getting their hands dirty planting seeds and seedlings, selecting crops, crop rotations, assessing growing climates and changing climates, harvesting, post-harvest handling techniques and marketing tricks and tips.  This comprehensive Jan Term course includes in-person classroom teaching, in-garden applied learning activities, as well as field days at The Legacy Garden and local gardens and farms.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3