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Basic Horticulture (Clemson): SCNP Certificate Core Class 10.10.26

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October 10–10, 2026

South Carolina Botanical Garden, Conference Center, 🇺🇸

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About This Event

Basic Horticulture (Clemson): SCNP Certificate Core Class 10.10.26 is a one-day workshop taking place on October 10, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM, at the South Carolina Botanical Garden, Conference Center in Clemson, SC.

What to Expect

  • Discover how and why native plants have the potential to transform traditional horticultural practices.
  • Explore key subjects including what is native, the importance of soil, the basics of plant health, and methods of planting and maintaining native plants.
  • Learn about eco-friendly horticulture practices.
  • Understand how to attract beneficial wildlife like birds, bees, and butterflies while balancing design elements.

Who Should Attend

This class is open to the public and is a core component of the SC Native Plant Studies Certificate Program, offered in partnership with the South Carolina Native Plant Society. Participants pursuing the certificate should note that some classes in the program may include physically demanding fieldwork over uneven terrain.

Practical Information

  • The class runs for 8 hours.
  • Friends of the Garden and SCNPS members can apply a discount code for 10% off at checkout.
  • Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the class are subject to a 20% processing fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the class will be refunded at the discretion of the SCBG (less a 20% processing fee).

Programme

  • What is native
  • The importance of soil
  • The basics of plant health
  • Methods of planting and maintaining native plants
  • Eco-friendly horticulture practices
  • Attracting beneficial wildlife like birds, bees, and butterflies while balancing design elements

Topics

horticulture native plants eco-friendly practices landscape design wildlife gardening