HFIT 175Urban Gardening

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Urban Gardening (1) This course provides basic gardening knowledge for selecting, planting, and caring for edible and medicinal plants, emphasizing growing food in an urban environment. The course covers growing methods and harvesting skills in addition to preservation and cooking. Students gain hands-on experience in the AU Community Garden. Coursework includes concepts surrounding gardening including food security, agriculture, foraging, and community resilience. Crosslist: ENSC-175. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Note: No gardening experience required; equipment provided. The course includes outdoor activities, field trips, and consuming food; notify instructors of allergies/dietary preferences.