Horticulture

Horticulture is the science and art of growing garden plants for the economic, aesthetic, and nutritional well-being of society. It is not only a multi-billion dollar industry that offers increasing job opportunities for students seeking careers in the area, but it also offers countless opportunities for hobbyists.
The NCTC Horticulture Program provides broad, technical education in the field, emphasizing practical knowledge that will prepare students to work in multiple facets of the industry, including landscaping, sustainability, floristry, horticulture crop production, and greenhouse management. Students learn a variety of horticultural techniques such as plant propagation, organic gardening, soil preparation, plant identification, and pest management. Courses are taught using a range of teaching methods such as hands-on labs, one-on-one instruction, field trips, and lectures and are held on the Gainesville and Corinth campuses.
Degree Plans Offered
Career Opportunities
We want our Horticulture students to be matched with careers that are not only fulfilling but that ultimately suit their natural gifts and acquired skills. We are glad to visit with future and current students to counsel them on career options and at the end of the curriculum we aid our students with job searches.
Some general horticulture employment opportunities are fruit & vegetable production manager, landscape designer, installer or consultant, greenhouse, nursery, and garden center managers, plant propagators, community garden coordinator, floral designer tree trimmer (arborist), irrigation technician, interior landscaping, research technician, pest managers, lawn specialist, horticultural therapist, and sales and marketing managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Horticulture is defined as the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers or ornamental plants and incorporates a broad range of career opportunities from production and marketing, to research, maintenance, design, and horticulture therapy. Horticulturalists work in both public and private sectors.
Yes, HORT 1401 Horticulture is offered as a Hybrid course (has classroom and online components) and is the only class with an online option.
Yes! The Horticulture Management Certificate and Horticulture Management AAS will transfer to several North Texas universities through the AAS to BAAS Guided Pathways. For more information and a list of participating institutions, please review the AAS to BAAS Guided Pathways
NCTC believes that all students should be allowed the opportunity to pursue a higher education. The Financial Aid office will help you when applying for aid. For more information, call (940) 668-4242 or go to Financial Aid online or visit the Financial Aid office on any of NCTC's five campuses.
Yes! There are scholarships offered specifically for horticulture students and are awarded through the NCTC Foundation. There are also many outside organizations that offer horticulture scholarships. Students are welcome to fill out an application.
Ashley Hartman
Horticulture Instructor
Gainesville
Room 1604
(940) 668-7731 ext. 4488
ahartman@nctc.edu