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Education

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Center for Public Horticulture

The Center for Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware links the resources and expertise of UD faculty with public horticultural professionals and public gardens nationwide.

Through this partnership, the Center’s vision is to:

  • develop educational programs for undergraduates, graduate students, and existing professionals in the field,
  • produce and disseminate original, interdisciplinary research that will forge new partnerships,
  • enhance the skills of industry leaders, and
  • set the standard for public horticulture practices of the future.

For news, education, research, and information on public garden careers, visit the Center’s website at www.publichorticulture.udel.edu.

Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium

March 2, 2012

The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.

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Today's Horticulture Symposium

Friday, February 3

Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.

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Clivia Show

March 17 & 18

Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.

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Professional Gardener Program

Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.

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