Landscape Horticulture Program

LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
The Ohio State University

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LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM

I. Statement of Purpose

Our mission is "to develop and promote the knowledge to enhance the production and use of plants for environmentally sound landscapes". To achieve this we integrate research, undergraduate, graduate and extension education in the following areas.

II. Goals/Objectives

An overriding objective is to develop technology for information management that will provide access and opportunity for input for participants in the program and all of the publics with which they interact.

Explore design concepts and approaches to establishment and maintenance of landscape plantings that are appropriate for their physical location and human requirements. While our program is focused on domestic landscapes in the mid-western U.S., we situate our scholarship in the context of global ecology and promote a wider awareness through international studies. Within this framework we are investigating the potential of native plants and plant communities for low-input landscapes.

Develop economically viable production systems for herbaceous perennials and woody plants to overcome biological limitations of species and improve environmental quality.

Prepare students for careers in the landscape/nursery industry. Implement an integrated curriculum by coordinating courses and other educational experiences along a consistent theme. Course in the Landscape Horticulture major cover plant propagation, nursery management, design, installation and maintenance of landscape plantings; these courses combine plant science and principles of business management with environmental awareness. We envisage a graduate program that will help students of all ages enhance their creativity and skills to address professional challenges within the landscape/nursery industry. We project student enrollments of 200 undergraduates and 20 graduates in the year 2000.

Broaden educational experiences by developing systems for accessing and disseminating information which will promote active learning and opportunities for distance education. Expand the learning opportunities for individuals not following a degree program. Involve students in research activities in structured classes, individual studies, work study and internship programs.

III. Faculty Collaboration

Jim Chatfield, Marianne Riofrio, Mimi Rose with OSU Extension Nursery Landscape Turf Team.

Michael Knee and Pablo Jourdan with Norm Booth (Landscape Architecture), Dave Johnson and Gary Mullins (SNR) in Chadwick Arboretum research and education projects.

Tim Rhodus with Robert Lyons (Virginia Tech) and Dan Lineberger (Texas A&M) on Internet resources.

Steve Still with John Burnham (History) and Ron Stuckey (Plant Biology).

Dan Struve with Larry Brown (Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering), Dan Herms, Dave Shetlar (Entomology), Steve Nameth, Harry Hoitink (Plant Pathology), Rattan Lal (School of Natural Resources).

IV. Facilities

Labs in Howlett Hall (mainly for research): 309 (320 sq ft, Jourdan), 325 (320 sq ft, Knee), 349 (320 sq. ft. Rose), 353 (320 sq ft, Struve). Howlett 349 and 353 may be allocated to other faculty. Rose, Still and Struve need general purpose lab space.

Apart from a plant ID room (Howlett 153), there is no teaching lab applicable to landscape horticulture. We intend to develop a landscape management lab, equipped with drafting tables and a networked computer system; this is to help students complete assignments in our own and Landscape Architecture classes, and work on landscape projects with faculty. Better lab facilities are needed for other classes, particularly plant propagation; these could be shared with other programs in Horticulture and Crop Science.

Classroom (Howlett 116) with internet access and computer projection (developed by Drs. Jourdan and Rhodus).

A `working nursery' is being developed at the Waterman Facility by Dr. Struve. This will involve students in developing and evaluating nursery production systems in class and in research projects.

We are planning areas in the Chadwick Arboretum for research and education in landscape horticulture, in collaboration with the School of natural Resources and the Landscape Architecture Section of the College of Engineering.

A World Wide Web server, "HORTICULTURE in Virtual Perspective" is maintained by Dr. Rhodus to provide students and the general public access to educational programs and information in the broad field of horticulture. We intend to develop an `Intranet' for our own information management purposes.

We are developing a multimedia learning center with approximately 25 computers on desks and 50 chairs that can be turned for viewing the professor. An overhead projector will be installed and all systems will be linked to a server.

V. New Positions

Faculty: Urban Landscape Ecologist (75% teaching and 25% research) will develop a research program that addresses consumer requirements and environmental issues in landscape design, installation and maintenance. Environmental Horticulture affects everyone through their experience and involvement in public and private landscaped areas. Student interest in this area exceeds our current capacity; we have or have access to expertise in plant science, business management, landscape design, construction and maintenance, but we do not have a person who can integrate these components into landscape management practices and analyze the consequences from a systems perspective.

Technical Staff:

Landscape educational technician will assist landscape horticulture faculty and Arboretum staff in development of demonstration gardens in the Chadwick Arboretum. This will involve preparation of sites and materials for hands-on experience of landscape operations for undergraduates, continuing education students and master gardeners. Assistance in written and verbal communication of horticultural information to home-owners and students of all ages will be expected.

Electronic resources technician will develop program resources on the Web Server, particularly for Nursery/Landscape extension programs.

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LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM
I. Statement of Purpose
	Our mission is "to develop and promote the knowledge to enhance the production and use of plants for environmentally sound landscapes". To achieve this we integrate research, undergraduate, graduate and extension education in the following areas.
II. Goals/Objectives
	An overriding objective is to develop technology for information management that will provide access and opportunity for input for participants in the program and all of the publics with which they interact. Explore design concepts and approaches to establishment and maintenance of landscape plantings that are appropriate for their physical location and human requirements. While our program is focused on domestic landscapes in the mid-western U.S., we situate our scholarship in the context of global ecology and promote a wider awareness through international studies. Within this framework we are investigating the potential of native plants and plant communities for low-input landscapes. Develop economically viable production systems for herbaceous perennials and woody plants to overcome biological limitations of species and improve environmental quality. Prepare students for careers in the landscape/nursery industry. Implement an integrated curriculum by coordinating courses and other educational experiences along a consistent theme. Course in the Landscape Horticulture major cover plant propagation, nursery management, design, installation and maintenance of landscape plantings; these courses combine plant science and principles of business management with environmental awareness. We envisage a graduate program that will help students of all ages enhance their creativity and skills to address professional challenges within the landscape/nursery industry. We project student enrollments of 200 undergraduates and 20 graduates in the year 2000. Broaden educational experiences by developing systems for accessing and disseminating information which will promote active learning and opportunities for distance education. Expand the learning opportunities for individuals not following a degree program. Involve students in research activities in structured classes, individual studies, work study and internship programs.
III. Faculty Collaboration
	Jim Chatfield, Marianne Riofrio, Mimi Rose with OSU Extension Nursery Landscape Turf Team. Michael Knee and Pablo Jourdan with Norm Booth (Landscape Architecture), Dave Johnson and Gary Mullins (SNR) in Chadwick Arboretum research and education projects. Tim Rhodus with Robert Lyons (Virginia Tech) and Dan Lineberger (Texas A&M) on Internet resources. Steve Still with John Burnham (History) and Ron Stuckey (Plant Biology). Dan Struve with Larry Brown (Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering), Dan Herms, Dave Shetlar (Entomology), Steve Nameth, Harry Hoitink (Plant Pathology), Rattan Lal (School of Natural Resources).
IV. Facilities
	Labs in Howlett Hall (mainly for research): 309 (320 sq ft, Jourdan), 325 (320 sq ft, Knee), 349 (320 sq. ft. Rose), 353 (320 sq ft, Struve). Howlett 349 and 353 may be allocated to other faculty. Rose, Still and Struve need general purpose lab space. Apart from a plant ID room (Howlett 153), there is no teaching lab applicable to landscape horticulture. We intend to develop a landscape management lab, equipped with drafting tables and a networked computer system; this is to help students complete assignments in our own and Landscape Architecture classes, and work on landscape projects with faculty. Better lab facilities are needed for other classes, particularly plant propagation; these could be shared with other programs in Horticulture and Crop Science. Classroom (Howlett 116) with internet access and computer projection (developed by Drs. Jourdan and Rhodus). A `working nursery' is being developed at the Waterman Facility by Dr. Struve. This will involve students in developing and evaluating nursery production systems in class and in research projects. We are planning areas in the Chadwick Arboretum for research and education in landscape horticulture, in collaboration with the School of natural Resources and the Landscape Architecture Section of the College of Engineering. A World Wide Web server, "HORTICULTURE in Virtual Perspective" is maintained by Dr. Rhodus to provide students and the general public access to educational programs and information in the broad field of horticulture. We intend to develop an `Intranet' for our own information management purposes. We are developing a multimedia learning center with approximately 25 computers on desks and 50 chairs that can be turned for viewing the professor. An overhead projector will be installed and all systems will be linked to a server.
V. New Positions
	Faculty: Urban Landscape Ecologist (75% teaching and 25% research) will develop a research program that addresses consumer requirements and environmental issues in landscape design, installation and maintenance. Environmental Horticulture affects everyone through their experience and involvement in public and private landscaped areas. Student interest in this area exceeds our current capacity; we have or have access to expertise in plant science, business management, landscape design, construction and maintenance, but we do not have a person who can integrate these components into landscape management practices and analyze the consequences from a systems perspective. Technical Staff: Landscape educational technician will assist landscape horticulture faculty and Arboretum staff in development of demonstration gardens in the Chadwick Arboretum. This will involve preparation of sites and materials for hands-on experience of landscape operations for undergraduates, continuing education students and master gardeners. Assistance in written and verbal communication of horticultural information to home-owners and students of all ages will be expected. Electronic resources technician will develop program resources on the Web Server, particularly for Nursery/Landscape extension programs.