Nursery/Landscape Career Development Event
Nursery/Landscape
Participants will apply nursery and landscape principles and practices as they impact residential, commercial, public and recreational applications.
2022 Nursery/Landscape Contest
Building: Nancy Randolph David (building immediately south of Ag Hall)
Bldg Entrance: Use east entrance from Monroe Street (drop students off on Athletic Ave. - south of
Ag Hall and North of Nancy Randolph Davis building)
Rooms: Main Lobby of building
Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am
Contest Begins: 8:00 am
Contest Ends: We will conclude at the Greenhouse Learning Center (GLC). Please pick up student
at the GLC, 318 N. Lincoln Street
Please feel free to contact David Hillock if you run into any problems. 405-334-1306.
Nursery/Landscape CDE Resources
General Knowledge
This portion of the event will consist of 50 questions, addressing content from Introduction to Horticulture - Third Edition, published by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
Contest Superintendent:
David Hillock
Identification
Each contestant will be required to identify the following:
Plant ID - 25 specimens (125 points)
Pests, Disorders and Beneficial Insect - 15 specimens (45 points)
- Beneficial Insect Photos
- Insect Photos
- Plant Disease Photos
- Physiological Problem Photos
- Weed Photos
Equipment and Supplies - 10 items (30 points)
Practicum
All contestants will participate in two (2) practicums (25 points each, 50 points total). Each practicum activity will consist of a hands-on task and/or up to 25 questions about the practicum activity. Possible practicums:
- Ornamental Garden Plan
- Pruning Nursery Stock and Landscape Plants
- Written Practicum
- Judging
- Equipment Maintenance
- Potting Nursery Stock