Ornamental Horticulture Pathway

What is the difference between a weed and a flower? They say it is all in the eye of the beholder! Ornamental horticulture workers are involved in the development, production, and maintenance of nursery, landscaping, and floral industry related products. Necessary knowledge of related areas include plant identification, plant physiology, soil science, plant reproduction, as well as landscaping design, installation, and maintenance.

Careers/Career Areas:

Floriculture
Landscape Design
Tree Trimming
Entomologists
Plant Curators
Floral Designers
Nursery Production
Greenhouse Work
Landscaping and Grounds Keeping
Golf Course and Park Management
Plant and Turf Propagation and Sales
Retail Nursery Work

Programs of Study

Program of Study	Author	Career Pathway	Download this Program of Study
Ornamental Horticulture	Central California Consortium	Ornamental Horticulture Pathway	Ornamental Horticulutre.doc

Industry Sector:

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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