Bloom into Horticulture

Ashleigh Smith

Nov 19

2 min read

The world of horticulture is exciting and continually expanding. If you are wanting to pursue an education or career in horticulture you may be wondering where to start. A good first step is to learn what area you are most interested in. Your preferred area will determine the kind of classes and training you will need. Below is a list of common classes found within the scope of horticulture and related jobs.

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Horticulture Degrees

Horticulture
Fruit and Vegetable Management
Golf Course and Sports Turf Operations
Floriculture
Plant Science
Environmental Horticulture
Horticultural Food Crops - Seed Science
Landscape Design and Contracting
Natural Resources
Horticultural Business Management
Sustainable Plant Systems
Nursery and Landscape Management
Horticulture Therapy

Common Horticulture Courses

Landscape Design
Plant Production
Greenhouse Management
Soil Science
Integrated Pest Management
Plant Identification
Flower Arranging
Irrigation Systems
Outdoor Power Equipment
Machinery Safety
Alternative Cropping Systems
Interiorscaping
Landscape Management
Water Conservation
Wedding and Event Planning
Horticulture Business and Bidding
Cut Flower Crops
Edible Landscaping
Potted Plants
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Home Gardening

Careers in Horticulture

Production & Sales (Orchards, Greenhouses, Nurseries, Landscaping, etc.)
Public Gardens
Marketing
Communications
Research
Education
Government Agencies
Landscape Construction
Landscape Design
Pest Management
Plant Pathology
Writing
Business Management
Conservation Science
Account Management
Plant Geneticist
Horticultural Therapist
Floriculturist
Soil Science

About the Author

I'm Ashleigh Smith, a native to Northern Utah. I first gained a love of gardening with my grandmother as I helped her each summer. I decided to make a career of it and have recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture from Brigham Young University - Idaho. My studies have focused on plant production while I also have experience in Nursery & Garden Center Operations.

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