COURSE DESCRIPTION
For the purpose of beautifying and improving our
environment, Horticulture has evolved into the care and
production of plants. The students learn to design and create
beautiful landscapes, ponds with fish and container gardens.
The on-campus greenhouses give students many opportunities
to grow various plants and the retail outlet allows students to
interact with customers needing plants and flowers.
SUCCESS PROFILE
You should have an interest in working with plants, a good
working attitude, along with the ability to work with people. You
should enjoy the outdoors, have an artistic sense and a feeling
for design. Good physical stamina is also important.
MAJOR UNITS OF INSTRUCTION
· Landscape Design and Installation
· Landscape Maintenance/Pruning
· Ponds and Aquatics
· Nursery Production
· Basic Plant Science
· Propagation
· Greenhouse Crop Production
· Pesticide Safety
· Floral Design
· Retail Sales
· Interiorscaping
· Bonsai
· Hydroponics
· Equipment Operation
· Basic Outdoor Gardening
POTENTIAL CAREERS
· Greenhouse Grower
· Plant Technician
· Floral Designer
· Greenskeeper/Turfgrass Technician
· Landscape Gardener/Contractor
· Salesperson
· Landscape Architect
· Tree Surgeon/Arborist
· Nursery/Garden Center Employee
EMPLOYMENT AREAS
· Greenhouses Golf Courses
· Flower Shops Conservation Agencies
· Landscape Services Private Estates
· Nurseries Seed Companies
· Garden Centers
· Government Agencies/Park Systems
