WDCECourse Descriptions
HFT - Forestry and Horticulture
HFT103
Spring Floral Workshop
Learn how to create spring floral arrangements for your home or office. Spring floral and Dutch grouping designs and techniques are featured. Bring scissors or knife to cut flowers.
HFT104
Summer Floral Workshop
Join us for three evenings and learn how to create summer floral arrangements for your home or office. Summer floral and Dutch grouping designs and techniques are featured. Bring scissors or a knife to cut flowers.
HFT105
Fall Floral Workshop
Create fall floral arrangements for your home or office. Fall floral and Dutch grouping designs and techniques are featured. Bring scissors or a knife to cut flowers.
HFT160
Penn College Plant Walk
Have you ever driven by Penn College Main Campus and thought, "Wow, that's a nice plant; I wonder what that is?" Now is your chance to learn what those plants are. Let's take a walk around Main Campus to identify some of the plant material and talk about its use in the landscape. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
HFT161
Landscape Design Using Digital Imaging
Use digital imaging software to help design your landscape. Bring an electronic photo of your home and transform that picture into your perfect landscape. Easily change plants and colors at the click of a mouse. If there are plants already there, learn how to cover them up so that you can create a picture perfect plan. Before you get your hands dirty, make sure you have a plan of attack.
HFT162
Putting Personality in Your Landscape
Lanscaping your home shouldn't be a chore.Learn some ways to create a landscape that is a joy to be a part of and will have your neighbors saying "Wow, I never thought to do that!" Enjoy a fun-filled evening talking about gardening and getting geared up for spring while we explore some unusual design concepts.
HFT164
Spring Flowering Tree Identification
Did you ever wonder what these beautiful trees are in the landscape? Learn what some of those spring flowering trees are and how to use them in the landscape. Beyond the flowers, what do they do the rest of the year? Insects and disease problems, soil conditions, new cultivars, and more will be discussed.
HFT166
Sustainable Landscape Horticulture
Green roofs, rain gardens, and xeriscaping are vital in the sustainable landscape. What else can we do to make a difference in the world we live in? Learn about these techniques and others such as invasive plants, composting, and design concepts that will make our world a greener place.
HFT168
Landscaping on a Budget
Landscaping can be an expensive venture, and many will say it costs too much to have a beautiful yard. Nonsense! Learn many ideas to bring that cost down. Call it frugal, cheap, or thrifty; your friends will call it beautiful.
HFT169
Plant Identification
Not sure what to plant in your yard that will flourish? Do you wish your thumb were a shade of green instead of black? Learn many basic plants that you can use in your landscape and about trees, shrubs, and perennials that are carefree and available.
HFT170
Sustainable Landscaping for the Homeowner
What can you do outside your home in an effort to be "green"? Learn about rainwater harvesting, composting, drought tolerant plants, and storm water management practices that will make you feel good about your time in the garden, other than just making it pretty.
HFT171
Creating a Living Succulent Wreath
Design and plant an 11" wreath with a variety of tender succulent cuttings. Learn the care and propagation of these amazing living works of art that can last for years.
HFT172
Container Gardening
Container gardening is a great way to add to your existing garden, or get started in gardening, in a way that can be easily and frequently changed and moved around. Find out tips and ideas to make your container gardens come alive and stay alive.
HFT173
Creating Beautiful Winter Gardens
Do you consider your garden "dead" in the winter? Would you rather just shut the curtains and wait for spring? You no longer need to feel that way when there are many plants that can be worthwhile additions to the winter landscape. Let's talk about plants, structures, and design tips to make your garden come alive during those boring winter months.
