Overview
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener looking to expand your knowledge, UConn Extension's Fundamentals of Home Gardening online course is designed to help you succeed. This flexible, self-paced program covers essential gardening topics, including soil health, plant selection, pest management, and sustainable practices. Learn from UConn Extension experts and gain the confidence to grow a thriving garden.
The course consists of four modules, each focusing on key aspects of gardening. You can take individual courses or complete all four to earn a Fundamentals of Home Gardening Certificate of Completion.
The Modules
- The Fundamentals of Gardening - CORE: Covers Water, Soils, and Botany—three essential components in successful gardening that form the foundation of gardening knowledge.
- The Fundamentals of Gardening – ENVIRONMENTALS: Explores Plants and the Environment, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Integrated Pest Management to help gardeners understand ecological interactions.
- The Fundamentals of Gardening - FOODS: Focuses on growing food at home, including Vegetables, Tree Fruits & Berries, and Herbs, to support home food production.
- The Fundamentals of Gardening - ORNAMENTALS: Examines plants used in home landscapes, including Herbaceous Ornamentals, Woody Plants, Turf, and Native-Nonnative and Invasive Plants.
How is this different from the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program?
The Fundamentals of Home Gardening course is designed for home gardeners who want to expand their knowledge but do not wish to commit to the volunteer component required in the UConn Extension Master Gardener Program. While both programs offer high-quality, science-based education in horticulture, the Fundamentals of Home Gardening course is fully online and self-paced, allowing participants to learn on their own schedule without the obligation of volunteer hours.
Enroll today and take your gardening skills to the next level!