University of Florida updates Nursery 101 online course with new modules
Key takeaways:
- Greenhouse Training Online updated its Greenhouse & Nursery 101 course to include container nursery production and weekly activities.
- The four-week online course runs May 25 to June 19, with eight modules and about 4 hours of weekly instruction.
- More than 1,300 growers have completed the course, which received a 4.4 out of 5 rating and an 88% completion rate.
University of Florida has updated its Greenhouse Training Online Greenhouse & Nursery 101 course for 2026, adding new material on container nursery production and weekly hands-on activities.
Taking place May 25 to June 19, the course is designed for greenhouse and nursery employees without formal horticulture training. Topics include plant growth, greenhouse and nursery technology, irrigation, nutrition and plant health. Instruction is offered in English and Spanish.
The program includes eight modules released over four weeks, with an estimated time commitment of about four hours per week. Materials include pre-recorded videos, quizzes and an online discussion board with instructors.
More than 1,300 growers have completed the course. Participants rated the program 4.4 out of 5 stars last year, with an 88% completion rate.
The course is taught by Jeb Fields, Ph.D., and Paul Fisher, Ph.D., of University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension and Brian Pearson, Ph.D., of Oregon State University.
The course is part of the Elite Grower Program and is available fully online.
For more information, visit https://hos.ifas.ufl.edu/training/, or contact Greenhouse Training, Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, greenhousetraining@ifas.ufl.edu.
Photo courtesy of University of Florida.
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