2022 Extension ProHort Core Course: Professional level horticulture knowledge

The ProHort Course Course unlocks comprehensive horticulture knowledge that homeowners, hobbyists, and professionals can use to transform their gardens. Now conveniently offered online, The ProHort Core Course unlocks the same trusted training that Master Gardeners receive, developed and created by University of Minnesota Extension. Watch a video about ProHort (1 min 30 sec)

14 Horticulture modules
Course modules can be completed online, at-your-own-pace. There is a knowledge quiz at the end of each module:
1. Botany & Horticulture
2. Soils, Composting & Fertilizers
3. Herbaceous Plants
4. Woody Plants
5. Lawn Care
6. Weeds
7. Growing Vegetables
8. Growing Fruit
9. Indoor Plants
10. Integrated Pest Management
11. Plant Pathology
12. Plant Diagnostics
13. Entomology
14. Living with Wildlife

How it works: Registered participants will receive course login information and details by email from your Course Coordinator, Laura, on or before January 6, 2022. If you have questions or challenges with accessing or navigating the online course, Laura will be available to assist you! Complete each module and quiz at-your-own-pace. Earn a Certificate of Completion by passing each of the 14 online knowledge quizzes that are available after each module. You may also choose to attend optional live sessions including a Meet-and-Greet with Laura, and weekly Q&A sessions with guest experts (included in the course fee).

Busy schedule? No problem, the online course is self-paced, and you will have access to complete all the online information, modules, and quizzes through December 2022. Expect an average of 40 - 60 hours to complete all the course material and quizzes.

Registration deadline January 3, 2022. $550 Cost for Arboretum, MSHS, MNLA or ASLA-MN member, $590 Cost for non-member