Science and Art of Botanical Design

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Discover the multifaceted practice of botanical design as a science and an art form. Students exercise plant maintenance, study botanical nomenclature and postharvest care, and review theories of biophilic design, botanical wellness, ecopsychology, sociohorticulture, and ecotherapy. To learn the art behind the science, students learn to create botanical arrangements using the design process in each lab session. Explores topics including construction methodology, technique, and innovation as well as reviews the botanical design industry and its historical periods.