Horticulture What is horticulture? c 1 A

What is horticulture? The art and science of cultivating, propagation, processing and marketing of ornamental plants, turf grasses, flowers, fruits, vegetables and nuts. (LSU)

2 Categories of Horticulture  Ornamental horticulture  Food crop production

Ornamental Horticulture Growing and using plants for their beauty Types of ornamental horticulture  Interiorscaping  Floriculture  Landscape horticulture  Turf grass management  Nursery management  Arboriculture

Interiorscaping  Installation and care of plants inside a building  Adds to the appearance of the inside space  Helps keep the air clean  Possible careers – Interiorscape horticulture specialist, Design and sales consultant

Floriculture  The art and science of producing and using floral materials and flower and foliage plants.  Flowers provide adds decoration, stimulates emotional happiness and improves mood  Possible careers – Floral designer, Retail florist, Floral crops wholesaler, Floral design educator, Floral design garden writer, Event planner

Landscape horticulture  Production and use of landscape plants to make the environment more attractive  Cuts energy costs, Improves the appeal of the area landscaped  Possible careers – Development and maintenance supervisor of landscapes in parks, recreation areas, residential homes, Lawn and grounds maintenance manager, Landscape contractor, Landscape installation manager, Research scientist, and Horticulturist in city, state or national parks

Turf Grass Management  Production, installation and care of grasses used in landscapes, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational uses.  Prevents soil erosion, reduces noise, provides healthy air and a place for people and pets to play  Careers – Golf course superintendent, athletic fields supervisor, groundskeeper,

Nursery Management  A nursery is a place where plants are grown or sold for use in landscapes or for the production of food  Provides an opportunity for people to purchase a variety of plants for a variety of uses.  Careers – Growers and production managers, Sales and management

Arboriculture  Cultivation and care of trees and shrubs  Trees add shade and beauty to a landscape, provide cooler temperatures and help clean the air  Careers - Arborist

Food Crop Production Growing and using plants for the production of food  Olericulture  Pomology  Viticulture

Olericulture  Producing, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing of vegetables  Provides nourishment for people  Careers – Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,

Pomology  Producing, harvesting, storing, processing and marketing of fruits and nuts  Provides nourishment for people  Careers - Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,

Viticulture  Science, study and production of grapes  Provides grapes and wines for human consumption  Careers – Grower, wine maker, harvester, cellar supervisor, and lab technician