Introduction to graden design and gardening 1400-226WDPO

Program: Botanical principles of horticulture: plant breeding, cultivation and protection. Diversity of ornamental garden plants (annuals, biennials and perennials, architecture plants, invasive and dangerous species). Principles of nomenclature of new plant varieties. History and diversity of garden design: European gardens through the ages, oriental gardens, traditional rural gardens. Basics of landscape architecture. Principles of garden and indoor green displays design. Botanical principles of revalorization of old manor gardens and parks.

1.The history of gardens. Principles of garden design.
2. Vegetative plant propagation.
3. Gardens as ecosystems.
4. Woody plants and shrubs in gardens.
5. Perennials and annual plants in the garden.
6. Indoor plant displays and principles of plant protection.

7. Basics of gardening.
8. Excursion to historical parks
9. Urban green areas (practical in the University Library Gardens).
10. Excursion to modern plant nursery.