Horticulture
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Do you have a passion for plants? Love getting your hands dirty? If so, why not start a thriving career in horticulture today?
By taking part in any of our 20 Horticulture classes or working toward one of our 10 Certificates or four Associate's Degree you will be prepared for success in fields such as:
Greenhouse Crop Production
Farm Advisor
Organic Farm Inspector
Hydroponic Food Production
Farmer
Landscape Designer
Seeded Vegetable Transplant Production
Pest Control Advisor
Marketing and Sales
The industry outlook in Horticulture is strong. Whether growing food or creating sustainable landscaping, the demand is high with good salaries. For example Landscaping Supervisors earn an and an Agricultural Manager can earn .
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You'll gain hands-on experience using world class facilities and with experienced faculty.
You will learn more about
Propagation
Organic Food Production
Pest Management
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Sustainable Landscape Design
Container Crop Production or Floriculture
We also are a resource for the community with events, volunteer opportunities and facilities to rent.
The Center
The Environmental Horticulture Center and Botanic Gardens sits on 11 beautiful view acres, overlooking the entire campus and the Monterey Bay region. The Center provides students with an excellent horticultural educational facility and is a focus for community activities. There is a community building with a room for lectures, conferences, meetings and special events. In addition, the community center has a classroom and a learning center. A state-of-the-art nursery includes greenhouses, shade houses, raised beds, and a lab classroom. We also have a CCOF certified organic farm. Read more about our facilities. Cabrillo College also has collections of California natives, especially those from the Monterey Bay region; plants from the Mediterranean regions of the world; and succulents at the Botanic Gardens. for our newsletter to learn about upcoming events.
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Grow Your Gardening Game with these Fall 2023 Horticulture Courses
Turn your love of plants into a thriving career. Master practical and scientific skills to boost your knowledge in landscape horticulture, nursery & crop management, or organic agriculture.
Grow Your Gardening Game with these Fall 2023 Horticulture Courses
Turn your love of plants into a thriving career. Master practical and scientific skills to boost your knowledge in landscape horticulture, nursery & crop management, or organic agriculture.
HORT 1A | Basic Horticulture
Learn about plant science including the growth process, soils, and plant adaptations.
In-Person | Tue 6:00 PM - 9:05 PM + Wed 1:00PM - 4:05PM |
HORT 2 | Soil Science & Management
Examine the physical, chemical, and biological composition of soils.
Tue | 9:30 AM - 4:05 PM |
HORT 52 | Greenhouse Design
Learn how to design and manage commercial and residential greenhouses.
Hybrid | Mondays 6:00 PM - 9:05 PM |
HORT 70 | Organic Agriculture
Study the principles & practices of organic crops and food production.
Fri | 9:30 AM - 4:35 PM |
HORT 160B | Edible Landscaping
Design, grow, and harvest edible plants with a focus on fruits and vegetables.
Wed | 5:00 PM - 8:05 PM |