Ornamental Horticulture Teacher Resources

In this 4-H horticulture and gardening learning exercise, students study how some of the food they eat is the stems, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers of plants by completing a fill-in-the-blank activity and a word search page. They...

The terms and definitions involved with growing, harvesting, and processing of tree fruits are given in these clear and attractive slides.  Details of  horticulture and crops are given. For instance, demand and growth of the industry,...

This answer sheet is made to be a companion to a Horticulture and Gardening activity. This could be used as a guide for activities in the classroom.

This 6 page information packet provides an overview of gardening and plants. Using this activity, students could design their own gardens, using math, science and writing skills. There are 30 questions involved.

As part of an exploration of plants, learners engage in projects to design greenhouses, grow vegetables, and other endeavors. This 20 question activity packet could be used as a classroom mini-lesson or as the start to a long-term project.

In this colorful packet, students engage in a variety of activities involving plants and seeds. After answering the 50 questions in the packet, learners can go on to delve into their own projects.

In this horticulture word worksheet, students find 13 words hidden in the puzzle. They find words that include annual, perennial, perlite, and landscaping.

Class members become tree huggers with this terrific study of biodiversity among trees! They do so by examining different characteristics of trees: shape, leaves, bark, fruit or seeds, etc. After examining five concepts, they use their...

In this 4-H garden project activity set, student study the parts of seeds and plants. They make a mini-greenhouse. They complete a career scavenger hunt, tools word search, and experiment to learn more about the effect of water on seed...

Students examine the importance of local markets. In this horticulture lesson, students examine the importance of local markets and food systems that can provide profit for growers, freshness, variety and quality.

Students investigate the concept of Veggie Gardening and develop the plans for a successful yield of crops. They answer some practical questions and then apply the information to the horticulture garden. The project includes finding the...

Ninth graders apply ecological analysis to fruit and vegetable production systems.  In this horticulture lesson students learn about different management practices.

Fourth graders role play as certified horticulturists as they study the biology of plants and gardening. They design a garden for their school based on what they researched and a given budget.

In this recognizing the names of flowers and vegetables worksheet, students choose a resource to help them unscramble the names of plants. Students write 14 short answers.

A straightforward worksheet has botanists list plant organs and functions, plant cell organelles and their functions, specialized plant tissues and their functions. Three high-quality diagrams are displayed for them to label as well....

Young scholars grow flower and vegetable transplants from seed in the school greenhouse. They properly plant seeds, transplant seedlings, and care for the plants by using recommended culture methods. In addition, they identify the...

Students work individually, or with partners, to develop a design for a greenhouse, and calculate space requirements, equipment needed and cost of operation. They construct a scale model of the greenhouse.

In this statistics worksheet, students examine data on a variety of subjects related to growth patterns and apply the data to 4 different graphs.

Students examine how government programs and sustainable practices can affect farm profitability.  In this agriculture lesson students complete several activities that include the prices of food and designing their own ecolabel. 

Pupils explore biotic and abiotic factors in landscape design. In this landscaping instructional activity, students create 3-dimensional models that represent landscape designs taking into consideration climate and planting requirements.

An anticipatory slide suggests personal benefits from gardening. Then the presentation goes into choosing a location, considering soil type, the use of fertilizers, and the variety of crops available to choose from. If you are teaching...

Written for an agriculture curriculum, this presentation on organic matter is also informative for gardening or horticulture classes. It details the chemical makeup, affecting factors, functions, maintenance, and composting to create a...

Salad dressings use a variety of different ingredients, but it's important to have a healthy balance of greens to create a delicious mix. Young chefs examine five types of herbs including chives, basil, dill, parsley, and thyme to make a...

Artist, teacher, horticulturalist. George Washington Carver is the subject of a short overview of this remarkable man who advocated, among other ideas, self-sufficiency through farming.