EXPLORING THE HORTICULTURE FIELD Introductory Horticulture Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office September 2005

What is Horticulture….. Horticulture includes the cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers.

The horticulture industry consist of four major divisions: PROMOLOGY- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, handling, storing, processing, and marketing tree fruits. OLERICULTURE- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing vegetables.

Some more industries….. FLORICULTURE- The science and practice of growing, harvesting, storing, designing, and marketing flowering plants LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY INDUSTRY-The science and practice of propagating, growing, installing, maintaining, and using grasses,annual plants, shrubs, and trees in the landscape.

Additional specialized areas include: SEED PRODUCTION- The science and practice of producing, processing,and selling high-quality seed crops for use in growing a wild range of horticulture crops that grow true from seed. RELATED OCCUPATIONS-Those areas that provide products and services necessary in the production of horticulture crops.

Jobs In Horticulture Nursery Employee Greenhouse Employee Golf Course Employee City, State, or National Park Employee Greenhouse Employee Grounds Maintenance Employee Gardener Center Employee

There are other factors to consider before selecting a career: Will the job be challenging? What types of duties does the work involve? What skills does the job require? Are jobs in the field available?

Jobs in Horticulture….. Greenhouse Employee Nursery Employee Garden Center Employee Grounds Maintenance Employee Golf Course Employee City,State, or National Park Employee

Jobs that requires work with hands or tools and done outside greenhouse Worker propagator tree surgeon turf worker greens keeper orchardist vegetable crop grower Nursery grower bedder pruner grounds keeper landscape gardener small fruit grower farm chemicals sales worker

Jobs That May Require Advanced Training landscape architect teacher plant breeder sales person greenhouse manager garden center manager pesticide specialist consultant researcher office supervisor plant disease specialist nursery manager pest control specialist landscape contractor