1. The CT Green Industry

2. CT’s largest plant industries are:
Greenhouse
Nursery & Landscape
Florists
In CT, all 3 of these areas generate:
$949 million dollars per year
2,500 companies
41,000 employees

3. Greenhouses Over 200 Greenhouse growers in CT
Production of houseplants & annuals
Annual – a plant that completes its life cycle in one year (some flowers & vegetables)

6. Nursery & Landscape
“Nursery” refers to area where trees, shrubs, and perennials are grown
Perennial – fleshy plant that grows for
several years without needing to
be replanted
Landscaping includes lawn mowing, pruning, designing, planting

9. Florists in CT 600 Floral Shops
90 mass market florists (grocery stores)
50 free lance florists (out of their homes)
40 growers & suppliers

13. Other Plant Industries in CT
Fruit production
Vegetable production
Golf Courses
Plant Research Farms
Vineyards

14. Plant Science Careers Floral Designer Wholesale Florist Salesperson
Cut Flower Grower
Landscape Designer
Landscape Maintenance
Golf Course Superintendent

15. Vegetable and/or fruit grower
Greenhouse grower
Plant Science teacher
Plant Scientist/Researcher
Turf grass grower
Manager of a Botanical Garden
Plant Health Inspector – USDA
Journalist for gardening magazines
Greenhouse/Nursery supply salesperson