Horticultural Science

Horticulture is more dependant than ever before on science, and despite its significance being largely unrecognised, without horticultural science, the world's food production would grind to a halt and environmental problems far beyond aesthetic concerns would create havoc across the planet.

We all depend on horticultural science whether we realize it or not.

Careers

Opportunities for a career in horticulture are many and varied; but they do change from place to place and time to time. Anyone who wants a sustained career in horticulture needs a broad based foundation knowledge (Research has indicated that "generalist" courses produce horticulturists with better long term career prospects than "specialist" courses.


A Strong Foundation

Horticulture means "culture of or growing of plants" All plant cultivars are different in qwhat they need, how they should be treated in different situations and how they will perform under different circumstances.

There is a "system" to the way plants are classified; and the key to understanding not only how to identify them, but also how to grow them, is in developing an understanding of plant families (broad groupings) first, and then more specific names.

Once you are able to identify a plant as belonging to the Lamiaceae family, for instance you can then begin to see all sorts of plants that belong to that family, and you will over time become aware of characteristics they share (eg. All Lamiaceae plants tend to be able to propagate from cuttings).

If you don't know plant families, and you are looking to study horticulture, be sure you choose a course that will teach you this.

Distance Education Course

Certificate in Applied Science (Click for details)

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