Horticulture Today | First Edition, Textbook Edition

Details about Horticulture Today:

An all-new option for introductory horticulture or plant science courses, Horticulture Today engages students with practical information they can use and hands-on activities they perform. Written by two dynamic agriculture educators, the text presents a contemporary overview of the horticulture industry, then provides thorough coverage of plant science, horticultural practices, landscape design and maintenance, and integrated pest management. In developing an appreciation for the diversity and global context of horticulture, Horticulture Today helps students to develop literacy in Green Industry careers as well as the skills they will need to succeed. The text has been aligned with the National Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster Skills, as well as other national and state standards. Abundant STEM Connections within the text place horticulture and plant science in a broader academic context. STEM Connections and Academic Activities at the end of each chapter provide additional reinforcement for students and assessment material for instructors. To stimulate career interests, real-life horticulturalists are profiled in Career Connection vignettes. Reading and critical thinking skills are methodically developed with the Words to Know, Before You Read, Thinking Critically, and Communicating about Horticulture features. Corner Questions pose entertaining and thought-provoking questions that make learning fun. Thinking Green vignettes provide examples of sustainable practices in horticulture and help students to understand their role as stewards of the environment. To connect classroom and experiential learning, a dedicated chapter on Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) sets the stage for horticulture as an SAE focus. SAE Opportunities provided at the end of each chapter provide an additional springboard for planning and decision-making. Chapter on 21st Century Horticulture: describes aquaponic systems, vertical gardening, rooftop gardening, and careers in non-traditional gardening systems.