Flower care

Faculty and Facilities UW-Platteville has faculty that are knowledgeable in ornamental horticulture and plant science, and recognized for excellence in teaching. Courses for the ornamental horticulture major are taught by faculty in the School of Agriculture, Department of Biology, and Department of Business and Accounting. Average class size ranges from 10 to 50, allowing instructors to become acquainted with students and provide individualized attention. Students majoring in ornamental horticulture are provided handson practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the classroom. In addition to teaching, our faculty advise student organizations and judging teams, conduct research, consult with businesses and provide horticultural advice to the public. Facilities at UW-Platteville include modern laboratories for ornamental horticulture, plant tissue culture, soils analysis and crops. Students are encouraged to become actively involved in the operations of Pioneer Greenhouse, a state-of-the-art 6,000 sq ft greenhouse complex, and the development of Pioneer Gardens, a 30,000 sq ft collection of theme gardens used for educational purposes and to beautify our campus.