Home Horticulture Certificate Program
The Home Horticulture Certificate Program is an online program developed by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension Horticulture team to provide basic horticulture education to homeowners, educators and anyone interested in learning more about the Nevada landscapes, plants and more.
About the certificate program
The program is completely online through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension. The program includes pre-recorded lectures, reading, homework and live Q&A sessions with horticulture professionals. The live Q&A sessions are hosted on Zoom.
Some topics covered in the course are: soils and plant nutrients, composting, native plants, small fruits, integrated pest management (IPM), and more.
After completing the final exam for the Home Horticulture Certificate Program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. There is no professional designation or title given after completing the program, but it may be used on resumes as professional development.
The Home Horticulture Certificate Program is a prerequisite for those interested in becoming Master Gardener volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer, please contact your local Extension office.
Cost for the certificate program
The cost of the Home Horticulture Certificate Program is $275. The funds from the program include course materials and support the Extension horticulture program and staff. Additional reading materials will be suggested for participants to purchase on their own.
