Credit courses for Fall 2008 will begin on August 25th and will end on December 10th.   If you have questions, please contact Professor Amy Iseneker by phone at 609-570-3372 or by e-mail at isenekea@mccc.edu. 

Fall 2008

OHT 101 - Plant Science (3 credits)

Reference # 075512

Wednesday 10:00am to 11:50am and 1:00pm to 2:50pm

OHT 101 - Plant Science (3 credits)

Reference # 075513

Monday/Wednesday 6:00pm to 7:50pm

OHT 121 - Herbaceous Plants (3 credits)

Reference # 075514

Monday 5:30pm to 9:20pm

OHT 201 - Basic Landscape and Planning I (3 credits)

Reference # 075515

Tuesday/Thursday 7:25pm to 9:50pm

OHT 204 - Plant Diseases (3 credits)

Reference # 075516

Tuesday/Thursday 1:25pm to 3:15pm

OHT 207 - Floral Design I (3 credits)

Reference # 075517

Monday 12:30pm to 4:10pm

OHT 219 - Plant Propagation (3 credits)

Reference # 075518

Tuesday/Thursday 10:00am to 11:50am

OHT 291 - Cooperative Education: Ornamental Horticulture (3 Credits)

Reference # 075519

TBA

BIO 203 - Entomology (4 credits)

Reference # 074577

Monday/Thursday 9:00am to 11:45am

Upcoming Non-Credit Courses: To register, please call 609-570-3311.

Creating Gourmet Gift Baskets - Gift baskets are a great gift to give and receive.  This class will teach you trends in gift baskets and how to make them.  You will even take a gourmet pasta basket with you at the end of the session.  Tuition and Fees: $80

Kim Mains, Floral Designer

Wednesday, July 16th

7:00pm to 9:00pm

MCCC Horticulture Greenhouse Complex

Garden Design for the Homeowner

Failing to plan is planning to fail!  Whether you have a new house you want to create garden spaces in, or existing gardens you want to rebuild, you will enjoy this fun and informative program.  This program is for the homeowner, not the professional.  Topics to be discussed include site analysis, gathering useful information, design intention, hardscaping options, plant selection and plant purchasing.  Tuition and Fees: $75 

3 sessions

Tuesday, September 2nd – Tuesday, September 16th

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Dominick Mondi, Plant Healthcare Representative - Doerler Landscapes, Inc.

Decoding the Landscape

Coppice, pollarding, espalier oh my!  Understanding some of the terminology in landscape can be as interesting as knowing all of the plants themselves!  Is that a soldier course or a sailor course around your patio?  When does concrete become mortar?  Does every plant need loam, NPK, or Mycorrhizae?  This fun lecture will explore much of the popular nomenclature used in pruning, planting, hardscape construction and more!  Tuition and Fees: $25

Tuesday, October 21st

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Dominick Mondi, Plant Healthcare Representative - Doerler Landscapes, Inc.

Organic Vegetable Gardening  

 What does organic really mean?  Learn the key techniques used by organic gardeners to produce a bounty of healthy fresh vegetables from your home garden.  Get tips on successful alternative methods of pest management, composting and garden culture.  Learn how to grow your own.  Tuition and Fees: $30

 Monday, September 22nd   

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Dr. Michael Braverman, Rutgers University

Dividing and Separating Perennials in Your Home Garden

 Fall is a great time of year to divide and separate perennial flowers in your home garden.  Come to this hands-on class to learn the proper techniques to use in your own garden.  You will even get to take some plant material with you at the end of the session.  Tuition and Fees: $20

 Monday, September 22nd

5:30pm to 7:00pm

Marie Wszolek, MCCC Staff

Purchasing Plants and Planting Techniques

Not only are there thousands of plants to choose from, they are sold many different ways!  Come to this hands-on class to learn qualities and characteristics to look for when purchasing plant material along with demonstrations on how to properly plant material that is sold in containers, balled and burlapped and bare root.  Tuition and Fees:  $20

Saturday, October 4th

10:00am – 11:30am

Dominick Mondi, Plant Healthcare Representative - Doerler Landscapes, Inc.

Tropical Crops Tour- Production and Flavor

Coconuts and pineapple are way too common for this class. Do some armchair traveling and learn interesting facts about some of the most unusual crops such as rice that you don’t boil and the world’s most stinky fruit.  Learn, smell and taste your way through a sampling of unusual crops of South East Asia.  Tuition and Fees: $40 (includes a $25 materials fee)

 Monday, October 6th    

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Dr. Michael Braverman, Rutgers University

Small Trees for the Residential Landscape

If you love trees but have limited space in your garden, this is the class for you.  Come and learn about the many different small trees that can be used in the landscape along with their unique qualities and applications.  Tuition and Fees: $30

Tuesday, October 7th

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Dominick Mondi, Plant Healthcare Representative - Doerler Landscapes, Inc.

Care of Home Lawns

Make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood!  Workshop will cover topics such as how select the right fertilizer, seeding, weed and insect control, when and how to mow, lawn care equipment, and more!  Tuition and Fees: $25

 Monday, October 20th   

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Dr. Michael Braverman, Rutgers University

Holiday Greens

Have you ever wanted to make a beautiful evergreen centerpiece for your dining room table or a wreath to hang on your door?  This class is your chance to learn how it is done.  Come and learn about the different tools, materials and techniques used.  You will get to take a wreath and a centerpiece home with you at the end of the class.  Tuition and Fees: $70 (includes a $40 materials fee)

Saturday, December 6th

9:00am to 12:00pm

Dawn Merz, MCCC Faculty

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