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.

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March 4, 2013

Summer Registration Open

Introduction to Plant Identification starts on Monday, May 6, 2013. Registration starts in mid-February.

Plan ahead - fall courses are posted.

 

September 18, 2012

Selecting Plants?

Many factors should be considered choosing plants. Form, colour, size..... read more

July 24, 2012

Program Assists New Farmers.

Guelph Grad student helps new farmers find land and equipment - article.

July 4, 2012

Landscapes vs. Veggies

Why is it then, that visitors to my home are most vocal when they get to my back deck and peer down at my neighbour’s vegetable garden?!

June 11, 2012

Adding Rooms in the Landscape

Creating rooms in the landscape provides unique qualities and characteristics to the landscape design.

June 4, 2012

Native Plants on the Golf Course

Using native plants on the golf courses saves money and labour. Read "Save cash with native plants"

May 23, 2012

The Design Process

Wondering how to approach the design of your landscape?  Use the Design Process

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.

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Each Certificate program consists of four online core courses and one online elective course. Consider these continuing education courses and programs for professional development or personal enrichment.

Sustainable Urban Horticulture Certificate

Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate

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Room 160 Johnston Hall
University of Guelph
Guelph ON N1G 2W1
Ph: 519-767-5000
Email: info@coles.uoguelph.ca

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