Landscape and Nursery Technology

🌱 Exciting Job Opportunity in Horticulture 🌿 We're hiring! 🌺 Join our team as a Horticulture Lab Technician! 🌿

📅 Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 23, 2024

Are you passionate about horticulture and education? Looking for a full-time opportunity with excellent benefits? Look no further! We are currently seeking a qualified Instructional Lab Technician to join our team.

🌟 Job Details:
Instructional Lab Technician-Horticulture
Full-Time, Classified
Excellent benefits package included
Apply online at https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/4535

Open until filled, with a first screening deadline on Friday, February 23, 2024

Don't miss your chance! Apply now.

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One week until classes begin!
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LNT 151 - Plant Identification I
Thursday 1:20-4:30 PM, also Online!

Provides identification, growth characteristics, environmental requirements, and uses of landscape plants adapted to the climate of Southern California. Emphasis on plants that flower in spring and summer.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

10 days until classes begin.
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LNT 146 - Plant Propagation
Wednesday 3:05-6:15 PM, also Online!

Provides plant propagation and production practices with an emphasis on nursery operations including sexual and asexual reproduction, planting, transplanting, fertilizing, plant pest and disease control; structures and site layout; preparation and use of propagating and planting mediums; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; regulations pertaining to plant production.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

11 days until classes begin.
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LNT 140 - Floral Design II
Short course: 4/2 - 5/24
Tuesday, Thursday 8:25-11:35 AM, also Online!

Continues building skills learned in LNT 138 Floral Design I. Emphasizes wedding, funeral, banquet, and contemporary floral design work. Provides a more in-depth study of flower shop management.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

Classes begin in 12 days.
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LNT 138 - Floral Design I
Short course: 1/29 - 3/22
Tuesday, Thursday 8:25-11:35 AM, also Online!

Introduces theory, techniques, and skills practiced in the floral design industry. Includes instruction in basic design principles, cut flower preparation and care, merchandising, and packaging.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

13 days until classes begin.
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LNT 132 - Turf Management
Monday, Wednesday 6:45-9:10 PM

Emphasizes identification and management of grasses used in landscape, golf courses, and sports field areas. Includes establishment methods, mowing, fertilization, thatch control, and pest management.

https://www.swccd.edu/spring

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

Less than 17 days until classes begin.

LNT 129 - Sustainable Landscape/Water Auditor
Monday 3:05-6:15 PM

Introduces methods and procedures for the evaluation of landscape designs, landscape installations, landscape maintenance practices, and water application techniques for sustainable landscape practices. Provides procedures followed in both a landscape audit and a water audit. Includes methods for improving landscape and irrigation installations to best conserve and reuse available resources.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

Less than 18 days until classes begin.

LNT 100 - Plant and Horticultural Science
Wednesday 8:25-11:35 AM, also Online!

Emphasizes the study of plant structures, physiology, taxonomy, growth processes, propagation and growth media, plant-soil-climate relationships, and the importance of plants for food, fiber, and ornamental purposes.

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

Less than 19 days until classes begin. Sign up today!

LNT 75 - Pond Design, Installation, and Care
Tuesday 8:25-11:00 AM

Practices and procedures in the design, construction, and maintenance of ponds used in residential landscapes. Topics covered include design concepts, materials used, installation procedures, initial pond set-up, and pond culture including the proper use of aquatic plants, fish, and maintaining a proper pond ecology.

https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

Less than 20 days until classes begin.
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https://www.swccd.edu/classes-and-registration/class-schedule/index.aspx

LA 104 - Landscape Graphics and Planting Design
Tuesday, Thursday 6:45-9:10 PM

Introduces presentation graphics and drafting for landscape design, including a step-by-step study of creating concept plans and drafting landscape construction drawings. Emphasizes methods for proper use of plant materials and planting design theory.

Questions? email:
Holly McMullen- [email protected]
Mark Valen- [email protected]

🌱🌼 Exciting News from the Southwestern College Horticulture Program! 🌼🌱

Get ready to bloom this spring semester with our fantastic lineup of horticulture classes 🌿 Whether you're a budding gardener or an experienced horticulturist, we have something for everyone.

📅 Spring Semester Schedule:
Classes begin on Jan 29. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts!

🌿 Why Choose Southwestern College?

Experienced and passionate instructors
Hands-on learning opportunities
Affordable tuition and flexible schedules

📚 How to Enroll:
Visit www.swccd.edu for more information on each class and to secure your spot! Hurry, spaces are limited, and classes are filling up fast.

See you in class!

Southwestern College
Landscape and Nursery Technology

The Fall 2023 semester beings next week, sign up for classes today!