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Master Gardener Series

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This series of short courses is excerpted from OSU’s Master Gardener online course, allowing you to study specific fundamentals of gardening. In Soils and Compost, you will learn about the impact of soil texture and composition on soil quality, pH levels, and soil nutrients. You will also explore fertilizer types and application techniques, as well as how to produce compost.

OSU's Master Gardener Short Course Series includes:

 

Please note: Taking all self-paced courses will not allow you to receive a Certificate of Home Horticulture or become an OSU Master Gardener. These courses are entirely self-paced and are not taught by an instructor.

What you'll learn:
  • To distinguish different soil textures and compositions, and explain how they impact soil quality
  • To list the macro-, secondary and micro-nutrients necessary for healthy plants
  • To describe the influence of pH on soil nutrients, as well as how pH can be modified by limes or sulfur
  • To describe the key characteristics of different types of processed and organic fertilizers
  • To calculate how much fertilizer they should apply, per unit area of lawn or garden
  • To explain the ways in which inappropriate gardening practices can negatively impact soils and plants
  • To describe how to construct a compost pile which will produce usable compost

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