Home & Garden

Take the first steps into the world of organic gardening for home production of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and more. Understand the importance of soil, water, pests, weeds, beneficial insects, and plant selection. Consider space, physical ability, and budget limitations. Participate in a workshop to plan your specific garden space, with the opportunity to brainstorm and collaborate with the entire class so each person leaves with a plan to establish a thriving garden. Instructor: Michelle Adamson

In this online course, you will explore interior design concepts as you learn to transform any room into a beautiful and functional space. After you register, please create an online account and enroll on our partner website: www.ed2go.com/howardcc. This is where you will access the course. You will need access to a computer, the internet, and email. No refund starting on the 6th day of class.

This class is offered monthly; for the start dates of upcoming months, please contact ed2go@howardcc.edu.

Master Watershed Steward Certification prepares volunteers that help protect, restore, and aid in the conservation of local watersheds within their own communities. This course will teach the skills needed to assess residential stormwater issues such as: understanding soil profiles, GIS land application, and other citizen science based tools required to apply best management practices to help treat stormwater related conditions. During this course participants will be required to complete the certification process which has a lecture component (September–December) as well as, a capstone project component that involves practical demonstration of acquired skills through community-based activities (January–June). Please Note: Prior to to start of the class, a mandatory background check must be completed. This course is offered in partnership with University of Maryland Extension and the classes will be held virtually. No refund seven days prior to course start date. 5.2 CEUs.