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Professional Gardener Program Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Mission, Vision, and Values Mission Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, inspiring people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, Program education, and the arts. Vision 2018 Course Catalog Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world. We strive for innovation in horticulture and display. We present the arts in an unparalleled setting to bring pleasure and inspire the imagination of our guests. We contribute to society through excellent and diverse education programs, horticultural research, environmental stewardship, and cultural and community engagement. Values Excellence–We continue Pierre S. du Pont’s passion for excellence through innovation, creativity, experimentation, and professional development. Professional Leadership–The advancement of public horticulture is central to our role as a global leader in our feld. We actively share intellectual capital, provide mentorship, and embrace collaboration. Fiscal Alignment–Our sound governance and fnancial practices support our mission and vision while ensuring that Longwood thrives in perpetuity. Stewardship–We are committed to conservation and sustainable practices. Community Engagement–We strive to ensure that we are relevant, accessible, and welcoming to everyone. Overview Table of Contents Longwood Gardens’ History . 3 Grade Grievance ...............14 Professional Gardener Program . 4 Attendance ...................15 Academic Calendar ............... 5 Learning Disabilities . 15 December 2019 Graduating Class .. 5 Academic Dishonesty Policy......15 First Year .................5 Academic Violations ............15 Second Year . 5 Withdrawing from the Professional Ongoing ................. 5 Gardener Program .............16 Course Descriptions............... 6 Compensation & Benefts ........16 Horticulture....................6 Professional Gardener Stipend ....16 Landscape Design...............8 Professional Gardener Alumni Plant Science .................. 9 Association . 17 Supporting and Professional Gardener Alumni Professional Courses............10 Association Annual Symposium...17 Business ..................... 10 Education Programs & Resources .. 18 Chemistry .................... 10 School & Youth Programs........18 Mathematics ..................10 Co-Op Program................18 Mechanical Agriculture..........10 College & University Internship Soil ......................... 10 Programs ....................18 Speech ...................... 10 International Internship & Continuing Education Courses .....11 Training Programs ..............18 Drop/Add Policy for Continuing Longwood Gardens Education Courses . 11 Fellows Program ...............18 Horticulture Work Experience Continuing Education Program....18 Descriptions .................... 11 Longwood Library..............18 Study Abroad . 12 2018 Longwood Gardens Seasons . 19 Professional Gardener Program Policies................. 13 Academic Policy . 13 Cumulative Graduation/ Retention GPA.................13 Academic Notice...............13 Academic Probation . 13 Pass-No Pass Option............13 Course Exemptions.............14 Course Grade of “Incomplete” ....14 Information, including but not limited Grading System ............... 14 to course sequence, course description, Grade-Point Average Calculation .. 14 and program policies, is subject to Grade Report & Offcial Transcript . 14 change without notice. 2 Professional Gardener Program longwoodgardens.org Longwood Gardens’ History Pierre S. du Pont was the great- Longwood’s foremost infuence on Exquisite flowers, majestic trees, dazzling grandson of Eleuthère Irénée du Pont American horticulture has been through (1771–1834), who arrived from France its Education programs, in keeping with fountains, extravagant Conservatory, starlit in 1800 and founded the DuPont Mr. du Pont’s desire to establish “a school Chemical Company. Pierre turned where students and others may receive theatre, thunderous organ—all describe the the family business into a corporate instruction in the arts of horticulture and empire in the early 20th century and foriculture.” Since 1958, thousands of used his resulting fortune to develop students from all over the world have magic of Longwood Gardens, a horticultural the Longwood property, which he participated in one or more of Longwood’s purchased at 36 years-of-age in order intensive programs, ranging from showstopper where the gardening arts are to save an existing 15-acre arboretum internships to the two-year Professional from destruction. Gardener Program to the Longwood encased in classic forms and enhanced Fellows Program. Graduates have gone Pierre S. du Pont’s purchase of the on to leadership roles in many of the property to save the trees refects country’s top horticultural institutions. by modern technology. Many generations an acute awareness of plants and gardens dating from his childhood. The public has embraced Longwood helped create Longwood Gardens, but one The du Pont family had a long tradition Gardens with great enthusiasm. Its of gardening, and Pierre would early heritage is rich, and its modern- individual—Pierre S. du Pont (1870–1954), turn out to be one of its greatest day additions exemplify the fnest in gardeners. Pierre followed no grand contemporary horticulture. Yet most industrialist, conservationist, farmer, designer, plan for Longwood; rather, he built of its public appeal is due to Pierre du the gardens piecemeal, beginning Pont’s innate sense of the garden as impresario, and philanthropist—made the with the 600-feet long Flower Garden theatre, tying Longwood directly to the Walk in 1907. Although his later great gardens of Italy and France, and gardens would draw heavily on Italian to the spectacular world’s fairs that most enduring contribution. and French forms, this early effort proclaimed the triumph of technology. refected what he termed an “old- Longwood combines the gardening fashioned” infuence, with nostalgic arts with technology, and the results cottage-garden fowers, exuberant are unforgettable. shrubs, rose-laden trellises, and even a shiny gazing ball. The scale was grand and the accessories quaint. 3Professional Professional Gardener Gardener Program Program 3 3 Professional Gardeners Professional Gardeners Professional Gardener Program The Professional Gardener Program is Longwood Gardens’ two-year college- level program in professional horticulture. Planning for the Professional Gardener Program began in 1969, and the first class of six students started the Program on July 13, 1970. Today, Longwood selects up to ten students each year, matriculating in January to participate in this unique two-year combination of inspiring academic curriculum and hands-on experiential learning. Graduates of this program are prepared for employment as professional horticulturists in public, private, and commercial horticulture. Additionally, articulation agreements with select universities afford Professional Gardener alumni the opportunity to transfer their coursework and continue studying toward a BS degree. The following information pertains exclusively to the Professional Gardener Program. Opposite Professional Gardener Students and Longwood Staff installing A Longwood Christmas. Professional4 Professional Gardener Gardener Program Program 4 longwoodgardens.org 4 Professional Gardener Program Professional Gardeners Academic Calendar DECEMBER 2019 GRADUATING CLASS DECEMBER 2019 GRADUATING CLASS FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR Winter Semester Fall Semester Winter Semester Fall Semester: January 4–March 30, 2018 September 17–December 14, 2018 January 3–March 29, 2019 September 16–December 13, 2019 12-week semester 13-week semester 12-week semester 13-week semester (No classes on Thursday and Friday (No classes during Thanksgiving week) (No classes on Thursday and Friday (No classes during Thanksgiving week) of the PGAA Symposium) of the PGAA Symposium) BUS 1012: Business Management HORT 1711: Horticulture Internship HORT 1711: Horticulture Internship LAND 1612: Introduction to Landscape PLNT 1023: Plant Pathology HORT 2813: Study Abroad HORT 1013: Principles of Horticulture Design PLNT 2113: Plant Propagation LAND 2693: Capstone Garden Project HORT 1313: Greenhouse Management LAND 2653: Landscape Design & HORT 1652: Floral Design Construction Spring Semester HORT 1033: Entomology HORT 2713: Arboriculture & Pruning ONGOING April 2–June 22, 2018 HORT 1222: Conservatory Plant HORT 2323: Floricultural Crop 12-week semester Identifcation & Production Continuing Education plant identifcation Management HORT 2623: Woody Ornamental Plants courses are used to fulfll the CHEM 1112: Chemistry in Horticulture HORT 2613: Herbaceous Ornamental (last 7 weeks) requirements for the following course LAND 1012: History & Theory of Plants (frst 7 weeks) (see specifc requirements on page 20). Landscape Design HORT 2642: Ornamental Plants MATH 1493: Applications of Modern Spring Semester Mathematics April 1–June 21, 2019 MCAG 1211: Equipment Operation & 12-week semester All PG students in a given graduating class follow the Maintenance same schedule of coursework. There is no opportunity to SPCH 1713: Speech Communication HORT 1711: Horticulture Internship create a customized plan of study. HORT 2513: Fruit & Vegetable Culture HORT 2021: Garden Practicum HORT 2613: Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (last 7 weeks) Summer Semester June 24–September 13, 2019 Summer Semester 12-week semester June 25–September 15, 2018 12-week semester SOIL 1123: Fundamentals
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