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What is Horticulture?

Discover the art and science of horticulture, from growing fruits to managing landscapes. Learn about typical jobs, salaries, and the future outlook for horticulture majors. Find out why people join this recession-proof industry.

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What is Horticulture?

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  1. What is Horticulture?

  2. Horticulture • Horticulture is the art and science of growing fruits, nuts, vegetables, and ornamentals. • Horticulture is also known as “garden or yard culture”.

  3. • Landscape managers • Garden center operators • Greenhouse growers • Nursery managers • Golf course superintendents • Plant, seed, chemical, and equipment sales What Are Typical Jobs?

  4. What Are Typical Jobs? • Extension agents • Horticultural Agriculture • and Vo-Tech teachers • Public garden horticulturists • Orchard managers • Vegetable growers • Plant or produce inspectors

  5. How Much Money Can You Make After Graduation? • 2010 starting salary of OSU horticulture graduate--$34,000 • Established landscape professional’s salary (according to American Nurseryman)--$5,000

  6. Majors in the OSU Horticulture Department • Plant Health Management • Landscape Horticulture • Turfgrass Science Management

  7. •Horticulture is a recession-proof industry. • Good landscaping increases home sales, apartment occupancy rates, and employee productivity. This, in turn, increases demand. What Does the Future Hold for Horticulture Majors?

  8. Why Do Most People Become Horticulturists? • Job satisfaction--they love working with plants. •It’s the fastest-growing agricultural commodity in the state.

  9. How Large Is the Industry?

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