If you are interested in greenhouse management or growing bedding plants, potted plants, perennial flowers, woody plant production or nursery / garden center management then the Horticulture major at the Stockbridge School is the place to be. Horticulture students design their own focus of study by electing courses in a range of horticulture topics.

 

Horticulture is the science and art of growing flowers, ornamental plants, fruits, and vegetables. If you like the idea of combining art and science, enjoy working with plants and people, or wish to beautify the environment, then a career in horticulture would be very satisfying to you.

 

As in other areas of the green industry, horticulture jobs in various aspects of horticulture continue to increase. And, the number of available jobs continues to exceed the number of graduates. Employment