The urban and suburban landscape is evolving.
Urban dwellers have the desire to develop urban landscapes and grow food to support families, neighbourhoods and communities. Plant enthusiasts look to grow and maintain landscapes that are functional, offer sustainability and provide a strong aesthetic value in our urban environments.
The Certificates in Sustainable Urban Agriculture and Horticulture develop the potential for urban landscapes to be more than just aesthetically pleasing.
Learn the strategies that allow your urban space - backyard, balcony or public lot – to become a destination for the growth of plants that is both sustainable and productive.
Summer 2012 Course Offerings
Courses begin Monday, May 7, 2012
Fall 2012 Course Offerings
Courses begin Monday September 10, 2012
News
April 18, 2012
Summer and Fall 2012
Start your studies in the Sustainble Urban Hort Certificate with the summer elective course "Introduction to Plant Id" starting on May 7, 2012.
Plan ahead for the fall with core and/or elective courses. Courses start on Monday, September 10, 2012. Early bird registration deadline, Friday, August 10, 2012.
Hospitality Services at the University of Guelph wins local food award.
February 8, 2012
Jobs Aplenty in Agri-Food
Ontario’s agriculture and food industry is booming, with more job openings than qualified people to fill them - Jobs Aplenty.
December 19, 2011
A horticulture opportunity
Grow ethnocultural vegetables! Demand for Ethnocultural Vegetables Far Exceeds Supply
November 28, 2011
University of Guelph research assists lavender growers
“Guelph Research Benefits Lavender Growers”
October 4, 2011
Read about the first graduate!
“Sustainable Urban Horticulture Program Presents First Graduate”
September 8, 2011
Bales per Mile?
How Many Miles Per Bale Could Your Car Get? Research at the University of Guelph looks at ethanol production from straw - http://atguelph.uoguelph.ca/2011/08/how-many-miles-per-bale-could-your-car-get/
July 7, 2011
SUH Instructor in the News!
Read about our course instructor David Ward, "Gardening Course Draws Interest From Afar". David instructs Ecology of Gardens and Landscapes in the Urban Environment and Sustainability, Economics and Horticulture.
