Sustainability and green methods of landscaping are a primary focus of all departmental courses listed below: 

Course Descriptions

EH 101- Plant Identification & Culture (3) Fall- CSU, UC

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
Designated to acquaint the student with woody ornamental plants and selected accent plants used in the Santa Barbara region. Approximately 200 trees, shrubs, vines and various herbaceous ornamentals are presented for identification and close scrutiny.

EH 102 - Soils & Plant Nutrients & Plant Installation (3) Spring- CSU

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
Defines the properties of soil, nutrients needed by plant materials to thrive, fertilizers, and the interaction of basic soil components as they relate to the total landscape environment. Proper techniques of ornamental plant installation are covered. Biodynamic and sustainable horticulture is emphasized.

EH 103 - Irrigation & Garden Waterworks (3) Fall- CSU

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
Designated as an introductory format detailing the materials and methods used in the landscape irrigation trade. Emphasis placed on maintenance and repair. Trouble-shooting, and retrofitting are also highlighted. Water conservation, xeriscaping and irrigation management are featured. Simple plan reading and develoment are reviewed.

EH 104 - Landscape Maintenance (3) Fall- CSU

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
The most challenging phase of landscape horticulture is the long-term upkeep of an existing garden plan. Every talent, skill, artform and scientific discovery is a useful tool in landscape maintenance. The understanding and safe use and care of tools, both manual and power, is key to this course. Safety is essential. Trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, turf, herbaceous perennials, annuals and bedding plants are cared for in numerous ways. Pest and disease diagnosis and control is ongoing, as is weed management. Irrigation systems need constant attention. Landscape soil management, including erosion control, drainage, fertilization, mulching, etc. is necessary. (Students may earn the Green Gardener Certificate, with a grade of "B" or better).

EH 105 - Landscape Construction (3) Spring- CSU  

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
Designed to familiarize students with basic landscape construction work, equipment and materials. Explores plan reading, grading, drainage, concrete, masonry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, as well as C-27 landscape contractor's license requirements, business practices and legalities of this specialty.

EH 106 - Greenhouse/Nursery Operations, Plant Propagation and Plant Recognition (3) Spring- CSU

Two hours lecture, three hours lab weekly.
Introduces students to the greenhouse/nursery industry. Plant recognition is required for indoor plants, turf/groundcovers, bedding plants and herbaceous perennials. Greenhouse management includes maintenance, management and structure development. 

EH 110 - Introduction to Horticulture (3) Fall- CSU, UC 

Introduction to central concepts of environmental horticulture, covering horticultural practices and methods, with focus on long-term sustainability and local ecological issues. Students build foundational knowledge through projects, lectures and discussions in management of a variety of horticultural projects and enterprises.

EH 112 - Ecological Restoration I (3) - CSU

Examines the principles and techniques of regional habitat restoration. Class work emphasizes the identification, collection, propagation and care of native plants.

EH 113 - Ecological Restoration II (3) - CSU

Review of the concepts and implementation of habitat restoration. Santa Barbara region habitats studied include chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, and riparian Eco-niches. Emphasis on watersheds and riparian restoration. Principles of ecological re-creation and restoration techniques include seed collection, propagation and project evaluation.

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