distance learning courses - general horticulture

Horticulture

[hawr-ti-kuhl-cher] – noun

1. the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
2. the science and art of cultivating such plants.

Horticulture is an applied science dealing with fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. It is an extremely diverse field with nearly unlimited career opportunities in a variety of job settings.

Career opportunities include:

Arboretum, Botanical Garden, and Horticultural Garden Worker

Arborist, Urban Forester and Tree Service Technician

Botanist (Plant Biologist)

Business consultant

Business sales representive, Sales Clerk and Sales Manager

Communications

Educator

Enologist/Oenologist (Winemaker)

Floriculturist

Florist and Floral Designer

Garden Center Owner, Manager and Worker

Greenhouse Manager and Worker

Grower, Plant Producer and Farmer

Horticultural Therapist

Interior Landscaping

Irrigation Specialist

Landscape Architect

Landscape Construction

Landscape Designer

Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Gardener, Groundskeeper and Grounds Manager

Lawn Care Specialist

Marketing

Nurseryman, Nursery Manager and Nursery Worker

Parks manager

Plant Breeder and Geneticist

Plant Inspector

Plant Pathologist

Plant Propagator

Pomologist

Researcher

Technician, technical consultant

Tree Assessors

Turfgrass Management

Viticulturist

Use the navigation bars on either side of this page to see the courses we offer each industry sector

Many horticultural positions require training to degree level. In some careers however, educational requirements can vary greatly, depending on the level of expertise required for the position. Some entry level positions provide on-the-job training while other positions within that same career may require specialized technical or professional training. For this reason we offer a wide range of courses supporting you at all stages of your career.

The Garden Design Academy offers some of the best distance learning training courses available, written and supported by industry professionals who understand your business and training needs.

Working with Colin Elliott, an experienced professional horticulturist, these courses are your route to a successful furture in the horticultural industry.