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The Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning

Annuals and Perennials
non-credit

Instructor
Diane Relf
Professor

Dr. Relf (Ph.D., University of Maryland) focuses her teaching, research and extension efforts on consumer horticulture. She works extensively with the Master Gardener program and the Virginia Gardener program.


  
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This lesson provides an introduction to annuals and perennials. Successful completion of the lesson requires no prior knowledge of the subject area. This course is a collection of resources categorized by annuals, bulbs, perennials, and monthly gardening tips. Upon completion of this lesson you should be able to:
  • Understand the specific needs of annuals, perennials, and bulbs.
  • Cultivate healthy gardens by properly sowing, handling, and propagating plants.
  • Utilize each month of the year to foster attractive, blooming flowers.
  • Creatively design flower beds using color, a variety of gardening techniques, and proper care for specific plant needs.
PRICE:
$25.00 (not available free to alumni)
DELIVERY:
100% Online. Material presented through self-guided online text and photos.
COMPUTER REQ:
Reliable access to the internet is necessary. Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater (IE is recommended). Both can be downloaded from the web for free.
TIMETABLE:
Self-paced. Approximately 1 hour of content. Students have open access to the content for 1 year from date of registration. Register at any time.
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