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NEWS

FALL PLANT SALE

October 2nd and 3rd, 2010

Come join Merritt College and the Propagation Club for a weekend full of music, food, and plants. This year's fall plant sale will bring a wide array of winter and perennial vegetable starts, as well as california native and drought tolerant species and a wide array of succulents. A list of available plants will be available before the event, so visit the Plant Sale page for more information.

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FALL 2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Monday, August 23
Day and Evening Instruction Begins
Saturday, August 28
Saturday Instruction Begins
Monday, September 6
Labor Day - Holiday Observances
Tuesday, September 7
Last Day to Drop Full-Term Credit Classes and Receive a Refund
Saturday, September 11
Last Day to Add Classes
Sunday, September 12
Last Day to Update Grading Option (Grade or Pass/Not Pass)
Monday, September 13
Census Day - Instructors Verify Class Enrollment
Saturday, September 24 Last Day to Drop Classes without Receiving a "W" on Transcript
Peralta College Complete Fall 2010 Academic Calendar (external link)

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BUDGET ALERT!

If you plan to take classes in Landscape Horticulture this fall, PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, for 2 important reasons!

  1. Many classes are filling quickly --- the class you want may be close to full already.  Class sizes have already been increased, so instructors are not always able to let in “extra” students.
  2. The budgetary pressure to cut more classes is still on --- while being fully enrolled doesn’t guarantee the class, being under enrolled does guarantee the class will be cut!

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NEW PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Beginning this summer and fall semesters, it is REQUIRED that students pay their tuition fees in full PRIOR to the first day of class. Fees can be paid at the Merritt College Cashier's Office or can be paid online using the Peralta PASSPORT System. Students are asked to pay fees 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. Those students enrolling after this period should pay their fees IMMEDIATELY to avoid a hold being placed on your account. Students on a Wait List must regularly check email during the registration period to see when they might be admitted to the class.

Your enrollment fees paid in advance for your class under the new policy can be requested for a full refund if the class is cancelled or you drop a full semester class during the first 2 weeks of the term.
As this crisis has no end in sight we will need you to do the best you can in registering early and often for the next few years!

CLASS SCHEDULES

Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department is proud to announce the introduction of many new classes for the 2010-2011 academic year, while some other classes have been phased out. These changes are all designed to offer our students more comprehensive class options that address student interests and at the same time provide practical and up-to-date education that reflect recent changes in the field of Landscape Horticulture. For a complete list and descriptions of our classes please see our Course Descriptions page.

Fall 2010 Landscape Horticulture Class Schedule

PASSPORT Login Page

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REGISTRATION

Registration for returning students will begin April 14th. Students should have received a postcard indicating the time when their registration would begin. For new students, or those students returning to school after a break in studies, registration will begin May 3rd.

Due to statewide budget cuts, and the popularity of our courses, we are encouraging students to enroll early to ensure that they have a place in our summer and fall classes. We expect our high demand classes to fill up quickly, and those classes that do not have sufficient enrollment are subject to being eliminated before the beginning of the semester. Encourage friends, colleagues and neighbors who share your interest in horticulture to look at our schedule and enroll!

FALL 2010 FEATURED COURSE

LH004E: Shrub ID and Culture

Instructor: Patricia St. John
Full Semester - Evening
Class Code: 44034
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Identification, care and culture of shrubs in the landscape. The labs for the classes are field trips to prominent Bay Area landscapes such as U. C. Berkeley, Dunsmuir House, and Mills College.

Enroll Now
Fall 2010 Schedule


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UPCOMING COURSES AND EVENTS

 

The Art of the Focal Point Tree
floral arrangment photoThis lecture course covers in depth the techniques needed to prune the focal point tree. Topics such as tree form, location, detail pruning and special care of the focal point tree will be discussed. This course is intended for students of all levels of pruning expertise.

9:30am - 12:20 pm
Room: H101
Fee $39.00
To Register : Contact Dera Williams at (510)-436-2413


 

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Thinking of attending classes at the Horticulture Department? Do you have questions about where to start? Check out our FAQ section first.

Who's who in the Horticulture Department? Learn more about our faculty and staff.

Find out how to become a Certified Horticulturist. Check out the Horticultural Certificates.

Here's a link to the Environmental Management & Technology program
here at Merritt College www.ecomerritt.org

 

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Plant Sale

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