Graduates often start their own small businesses in various horticulture fields. Horticulture work often requires much physical labor, sometimes in extreme weather conditions. However, working with flowers, shrubbery, and trees in this field offers interested students many incentives as they work to beautify multiple landscapes. Propagate plants Manage greenhouses and nurseries Market horticulture goods and services Use pesticides and fertilizers safely and legally Communicate professionally, both in person and in writing Use business computer applications Conduct effective job searches Our horticulture training involves classroom learning, as well as field trips to local growers and practical outdoor and plant-growing experience in the student greenhouse. Internships with area nurseries, greenhouses, or floral shops are also offered .
Program begins fall semester.
The Horticulture Assistant program takes nine months to complete. The Horticulturist program takes 18 months. See our Program details under Centers of Distinction . Be sure to ask us about it. Preparatory classes, tutoring, and technical assistance are available before you begin and throughout your education.