All classes are open to the public. Horticulture classes through Workforce Development are non-credit. You will receive a certificate of completion for the non-credit course if you attend at least 85% of course sessions and earn a grade of at least 70%.

If you would like to turn your certificates of completion into credit, towards a Horticulture certificate or AAS degree; up to 7 credits may be awarded through the SUNY Niagara Credit for Prior Learning Process. The Horticulture program coordinator can provide more information on the requirements.

Spring Semester: 1/20/26 – 5/15/26

Class times may vary. See class descriptions below:

Introduction to Soil Science

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of soil science: their origin; nature and constitution; and their chemical, physical, and biological properties. Soils are explored in relation to their importance to the environment and to their uses for plant growth management. emphasis will be placed on what constitutes soil and how it operates on learning practical skills for assessing and managing soils.

Dates: 1/20/26 – 4/9/2026
Option 1: Lab on Campus: Wednesdays 10:00am – 11:50pm
Option 2: Labs on Campus: Wednesdays 12:00pm – 1:50pm
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, Room C203
Cost: $200

Landscape Design II

This course represents the second semester of a two-semester study of landscape design. The student will work through a rigorous series of residential and commercial projects to improve their design skills and develop a portfolio. Class focuses on form and spatial composition, planting design and applications of design principles and elements. Computerized landscape design software (Dynascape) is taught. time, materials and labor cost estimations, presentation skills and peer critiques will be included. Prerequisite: landscape Design I

Instructor: Brian Dold
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm, 1/20/26 – 5/15/26
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, Room CA117
Cost: $100

Plant Protection (Insects, Diseases, Weeds, IPM)

Designed to develop skills for diagnostic problem identification and understanding of potential prevention and treatment options. This course overs the identification of various environmental, nutrient, and insect, disease, and weed pest issues as well as cultural, non-chemical, organic, and synthetic chemical est management options. Emphasis is placed on integrated pest management, label comprehension, safety, environmental factors, pesticides, equipment, application techniques, and lows and regulation. NYS DEC approval pending for this class as a 30-Hour Training Course for Core and Categories 3A, 3B, 3C.

Instructor: Tom Mitchell
Dates: 1/20/26 – 4/9/26, Thursdays and Fridays 2:45pm – 4:45pm
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, Room E140
Cost: $200

Herbaceous Plants

Study of selected perennials, annuals, bulbs, edibles, and ornamental grasses used in the landscape industry. Emphasis is on identification characteristics, horticultural uses, cultural requirements, site assessment, and design attributes. Includes maintenance needs,insect and disease concerns, invasive plants, and native plants.

Intructor: Vicki Jancef
Dates: 1/20/26 – 4/9/26, Mondays 11:15 – 1:56pm and Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:15pm – 2:30pm
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, Room E140
Cost: $100

Fruit and Vegetable Production

This course focuses on the production, handling, and marketing of fruits and vegetables for local markets. Topics include site selection and preparation, seeding, transplanting, irrigation, weed and pest control, harvesting, and packaging. Emphasis is placed on sustainable agricultural practices. Students will also learn abut farm business management. Community supported agriculture, urban farming considerations, high tunnel production, vertical farming, organic and other certifications will be discussed.

Instructor: Vicki Jancef
Dates: 1/20/26 – 4/9/26 Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00am – 11:55am
Location: SUNY Niagara, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn C136
Cost: $100

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Please Note

All classes are open to the public.

These classes are non-credit.

You will receive a certificate of completion for the non-credit course, if you attend at least 85% of all sessions of the course and earn a grade of at least 70%.

If you would like to turn your certificates of completion into credit towards a Horticulture certificate or AAS degree, up to 7 credits may be awarded through the NCCC Credit for Prior Learning Process.

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SUNY Niagara reserves the right to cancel classes based on enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.