Horticulture Technology
The Horticulture Technology CSC aims to train you in plant growing and care, nurture your scientific interest in horticulture, and prepare you for careers in groundskeeping, landscaping and plant production. Learn greenhouse operation and plant propagation as well as landscaping skills like grounds management and planting design. Get hands-on training for commercial and home growth applications through our on-campus greenhouse and Community Arboretum.
Get state certified and ready for the workforce
Examples of relevant businesses include:
- Lawncare services
- Landscaping services
- Golf courses
- Botanical gardens
- Greenhouses
Community Arboretum
The Community Arboretum is a two-acre educational garden located on the campus of Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia. Eleven separate gardens and plant collections surround a centrally located amphitheater and are home to approximately 700 labeled plant taxa.
For more information please visit the Arboretum web site.
Cost & Program Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 1 Year
Credits: 27
Program Head
Clark BeCraft
cbecraft@virginiawestern.edu
540-857-6388
Natural Science Center N102
School of Business, Technology & Trades
Have Questions? Contact Us
enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690