Instructor: David Bulpitt

David Bulpitt
 David Bulpitt is the head of the Horticulture department at Tarrant County College in Ft. Worth, Texas; teaching classes in a broad range of Horticulture topics from Soil Science to Greenhouse management. Before moving to Texas in 2014, David was teaching classes at NYBG for over 18 years.

David also managed a full service nursery business in the NYC metro area for years, and was involved in many local projects including Battery Park City Parks , and the Highline in NYC.

Classes by this instructor


Soil Science I: Physical Properties

Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more...
254HRT301AO 05/27 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
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261HRT301DO 09/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
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Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition

Go beyond basic soil chemistry and examine how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore the ionic exchange capacities of soil, the complex nitrogen cycle, and the effects of composted soil amendments and fertilizers. Discover how more...
261HRT302BO 09/08 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
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Soil Science for Gardeners

Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more...
254GAR302BO 05/30 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Bulpitt
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