Agriculture & Horticulture

Please select one of the categories below to see current offerings.

NEW! Arboriculture Certificate

This certificate is geared toward training opportunities for those interested in arboriculture or those who are already in the arboriculture industry and would like to expand their knowledge base. This certificate was developed in conjunction with the Alamance Community College, NC Urban Forestry Council, NC State University and F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts. Many topics will be covered such as pest management, introductory and advanced arboriculture, tree climbing, business communications, equipment operation and maintenance, conversational Spanish, and many more! Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4219 for more information. Instructor(s): TBD

If you are interested in learning more about this, please email Liz Riley or call 336-506-4192.
REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
Location: Hybrid/ ACC Hours: 116 Fee: $186
12/2-03/24/23 0000-2400 online
F   8 am-5 pm		 Register Now_Arboriculture Certificate

*The course topics will be delivered in a hybrid format with online instruction and some face-to-face instruction.

NEW! Expanding your Plant Palette with Plant Identification

This class is for homeowners or budding green industry members, and can be completed from the comfort of your own home! You will gain an understanding of how plants are named and classified! After gaining this knowledge, you will start digging in to learn how to identify many of the common landscape plants of central North Carolina. Once you have this knowledge you will be amazed at how many plants you see and know! This 5-week course will have about 2 hours of material presented online each week. Because it’s done asynchronously, there will not be a specific time you are required to sign on during the week, which allows it to fit to your schedule. Call 336-506-4200 or 506-4219 for more information. Instructor: TBD

Location: Online Hours: 10 Fee: $73
09/12-10/17 M-SU   0000-2400 Register Now_Horticulture & Greenhouse Classes

NEW! Houseplants 101

This course is designed for homeowners or budding green industry members to gain an understanding of houseplants that can be used to brighten up and purify indoor spaces! Participants will learn about culture requirements, identification, and proper care for houseplants. The course will help you to become a successful houseplant parent. It will meet for 10 weeks with approximately 2 hours of material presented online each week. There will not be a specific time you will be required to sign on during the week which allows it to fit into your schedule. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4219 for more information. 

Location: Online  Hours: 20  Fee: $73
77848     09/12-11/21 M-Su   0000-2400 Register Now_Horticulture & Greenhouse Classes

               

NEW! Seeds, Cuttings and Layering, Oh My! – An Introduction to Plant Propagation

This class is for homeowners or budding green industry members, and can be completed from the comfort of your own home! Have you ever wondered how to start plants for your garden on your own? This class will teach you the ins and outs of many common types of plant propagation, and will cover the differences between sexual and asexual methods for this propagation. You will learn how to successfully begin multiplying your plants easily from within your home. This 5-week course will have about 2 hours of material presented online each week. Because it’s done asynchronously, there will not be a specific time you are required to sign on during the week, which allows it to fit to your schedule. Call 336-506-4200 or 506-4219 for more information. 

Location: ACC Hours: 12.5  Fee: $73
TBA T    6-8:30 pm Register Now_Horticulture & Greenhouse Classes

Introduction to Vegetable Production

This course will meet for a period of 12 weeks with 1 hour of instruction online (at your own pace each week) and 2 hours of instruction in-person. In this course you will learn the basics of producing vegetables in central North Carolina. Topics that will be covered are soil health, fertilization, planting, weed management, and many more. During this course, you will have the opportunity to plant and manage course crops at the Bill and Nancy Covington Educational farm.

 

Location: Hybrid, ACC Hours: 36 Fee: $131
77857  8/25-11/10 TH   6-8 p.m.

Introduction to Residential Landscape Design 

This class is for homeowners or budding green industry members, can be completed from the comfort of your own home! Students will gain an overview of the design process as well as the design principles and elements used to create a quality residential landscape design. The class will be a great way to start establishing a foundation and broadening your skills in this area. This 4-week course will have about 2 hours of material presented online each week. Because it’s done asynchronously, there will not be a specific time you are required to sign on during the week, which allows it to fit to your schedule. Call 336-506-4200 or 506-4219 for more information. 

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.

Location: Online Hours: 8 Fee: $73
77845     10/3-10/31 M-Su   0000-2400 Register Now_Landscaping Classes

NEW! Five Days to a Better Home Landscape

This class is for homeowners or budding green industry members. Add value to your home by increasing curb appeal with an attractive, functional landscape. We will debunk some common landscape myths, and learn the why behind the how. By the end of the course you will have a better understanding of how to get the most from your landscape. Bring all the questions you have been wanting to ask. There will be plenty of time for us to learn from each other’s landscape challenges. Topics to be covered: soil health, better fertilization, smart water use, proper plant care, turf care. Call 336-506-4200 or 506-4219 for more information. 

Location: ACC Hours: 15 Fee: $76
09/08-10/6 TH   6-9 pm Register Now_Landscaping Classes

NEW! Landscape Account Manager Certification

This course is designed to help landscape account managers and others in similar positions that are new to the green/horticulture industry. It will provide an introduction to specific topics related to landscape management. Topics include but are not limited to
the following: plant growth, plant identification, pest management, production planning, soils, and much more! It will meet for 12 weeks with approximately 3 hours of material presented online each week. There will not be a specific time you will be required to sign on during the week which allows it to fit into your schedule. Call 336-506-4200
or 336-506-4219 for more information. Instructor: TBD

Location: Online Hours: 36   Fee: $128
77849     10/24-1/16/23 M-Su    0000-2400 Register Now_Landscaping Classes

Landscape Crew Leader Certification

This is a 12-week program designed to help landscape crew members and/or leaders that are new to the green/horticulture industry. This course will provide an introduction to specific topics related to landscape management, leadership, and also Spanish language training. You will earn a certification upon completion of all sections, Understanding Plants, Horticulture Field Techniques, and Leadership Effectiveness. Topics include but are not limited to the following: plant growth, plant identification, pest management, leadership skills, Spanish, soils, and much more. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4219 for more information.

The online course is a blend of both synchronous and asynchronous instruction.  It will meet  online with live instruction on the dates listed below from 8 am to 12 pm. There will be assignments and activities for the participants to complete in addition to the live instruction. These assignments will greatly aid in student learning and should take approximately 4 hours to complete each week.

    Register Now_Landscape Crew Lead
77843
Location: Online 		 Hours:   F  8 am- 12 pm   Fee: $183
Dates: 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

The hybrid course is a blend of in-person learning and asynchronous online instruction. It will meet in-person with live instruction on the dates listed below from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be assignments and activities for the participants to complete in addition to the live instruction. These assignments will greatly aid in student learning and should take approximately 4 hours to complete each week.  

    Register Now_Landscape Crew Lead
77852
Location: Hybrid, ACC		 Hours:  F   8 am- 12 pm  Fee: $186
Dates:  12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

NEW! Hardscape Design and Installation

The installation of pavers to create beautiful patios, pathways, and
retaining walls is becoming more and more popular. This course will
provide students with information about the principles and procedures
involved in the installation and maintenance of hardscapes, particularly
interlocking concrete pavers and retaining walls. Students will acquire
technical knowledge and hands-on training/skills as it relates to site
analysis, hardscape design and selection, hardscape installation and
maintenance. This class is geared towards homeowners and industry
professionals. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4219 for more information.

 

Location: ACC Hours: 18 Fee: $76
77847   8/30-10/4  T    5-8p

NEW! Irrigation Training for the Green Industry

This course is a five-section program developed to meet the need for certified irrigation technicians across the piedmont triad area of North Carolina. Participants will acquire technical knowledge and hands-on training/skills as it relates to irrigation assembly, design and troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course participants will be better prepared to take the certified irrigation technician exam offered through the Irrigation Association. Please see a brief description outlining what concepts will be covered during each section. Call 336-506-4200 or 336-506-4219 for more information. 

Location: ACC    Hours:  20 Fee: $76
77851   08/24-10/5 W    6-9 p.m. Register Now_Irrigation Training