"Introductory Horticulture" is intended for agriculture programs in high schools offering an introduction to horticulture, agriculture or plant science course, and presents a comprehensive review of relevant horticulture topics, activities and tips for success within the field. In addition, this 10th edition offers a refined learning design approach, focusing on clarity of learning objectives, conciseness of content and alignment of leaning objectives to activities and assessments, as well as industry-validated standards such as AFNR (Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources) and NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards). Current technology and trends are also explored, along with a focus on the development of employability skills, preparing students for the ever-evolving nature of the horticulture industry.
Section I: EXPLORING HORTICULTURE.
1. The Horticulture Industry.
2. Careers in Horticulture.
3. Leadership Development in Horticulture.
4. Horticulture in the Age of Technology.
5. Safety in Horticulture.
Section II: PLANT SCIENCE.
6. Plant Taxonomy: How Plants Are Named.
7. Parts of Plants and Their Functions.
8. Soil, Plant Nutrition, and Environmental Factors Affecting Plant Growth.
Section III: PLANT PROPAGATION.
9. Introduction to Propagation.
10. Sexual Propagation.
11. Asexual Propagation.
12. Plant Growth Regulators.
Section IV: GREENHOUSE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT PRODUCTION.
13. Specialty Greenhouse Crop Production.
14. Controlled Environment Agriculture.
Section V: INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT.
15. Integrated Pest Management and the Biological Control of Pests and
Diseases.
16. Insect and Mite Control.
17. Plant Diseases and Disorders.
18. Weeds and Herbicides.
19. The Safe Use of Pesticides.
Section VI: CONTAINER GROWN AND SPECIALTY PLANTS.
20. The Interior Landscape.
21. Container Gardens.
22. The Art of Bonsai.
23. Containerized Nursery Crop Production.
Section VII: LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN DESIGN.
24. Principles of Landscape and Garden Design.
25. Deciduous Trees.
26. Deciduous Shrubs.
27. Narrowleaf Evergreens.
28. Broadleaf Evergreens.
29. Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, Vines, and Bamboos.
30. Annual Bedding Plants.
31. Ground Covers.
32. Bulbs.
33. Maintenance, Irrigation, and Pruning of Landscape Plants.
Section VIII: LAWN AND TURFGRASS MANAGEMENT.
34. Establishing the Lawn.
35. Maintaining and Renovating the Lawn.
Section IX: THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.
36. Vegetable Gardening.
37. Preparing and Planting the Vegetable Garden.
38. Caring for the Vegetable Garden.
Section X: FRUIT AND NUT PRODUCTION.
39. Fruit.
40. Small Fruits.
41. Tree Fruits.
42. Nut Crops.
Section XI: FLORAL DESIGNS.
43. Floral Design.
44. Floral Designs for Holidays and Occasions.
45. Enhancements and Accessories for Floral Design.
46. Flowers to Wear and Carry.
Section XII: BUSINESS OPERATIONS.
47. Beginning a Horticultural Business.
48. Financial Operations of a Horticultural Business.
49. Human Relations: Personnel Management and Customer Sales.
50. Business Communications.
Appendix A: Trees and Shrubs.
Appendix B: Perennials, Annuals, Ornamental Grasses, and Vines.
Appendix C: Vegetables.
Appendix D: Extension Resources.
Appendix E: Supervised Agricultural Experience.
Glossary y Glosario.
Index.
Carroll L. Shry, Jr. retired from Frederick County Schools in 2010 and currently operates Brandywine Landscaping. His credentials include a BS degree in Agricultural Education/Horticulture from the University of Maryland and an MS in Agricultural Education/Horticulture from West Virginia University. Mr. Shry is an active member of many professional organizations including the American Horticultural Society, the American Nurserymens Association and the National FFA Alumni Association. H. Edward Reiley is the retired Director of Vocational Education for the Frederick County Board of Education. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture and a Masters degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Maryland. Mr. Reiley is a member of various professional organizations including the American Vocational Association and the American Rhododendron Society. In his spare time he breeds new varieties of azalea hybrids and rhododendrons and manages a nursery.
