yellow flowers in greenhouse

(Post author, Michelle B. Librarian, Chesapeake Campus)

April is National Gardening Month!  The horticulture program at the Chesapeake campus is a true gem—rooted in hands-on learning, scientific expertise, and a passion for cultivating growth. Students gain practical skills in plant science, sustainable gardening, and landscape design, all while contributing to greener, healthier communities. It’s a program that nurtures both knowledge and creativity, preparing graduates to thrive in an ever-growing field.

Want to learn more about horticulture, check out TCC Libraries Horticulture Research Guide!

Recommended Resources

  1. The fundamentals of horticulture : theory and practice
  2. Steward of the land : selected writings of nineteenth-century horticulturist Thomas Affleck

 

*photo taken by Whitney Waldo - TCC Horticulture Department