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Grow, Cultivate, Design & Sustain

Enhance the beauty and natural resources that complement our towns, our houses and our lives.

Horticulture

Horticulture

Horticulture focuses on the earth, creating a landscape with trees, plants and hardscape to enhance natural beauty and resources. Â鶹ӳ»­ hort students play in the dirt and help take care of our beautiful campus. Field trips, guest speakers and interviewing with potential employers are all staples in the program. The greenhouse, athletic fields and the 120-acre living laboratory (campus grounds) offer hands-on learning experiences. 

In our horticulture program, you may: 

  • Earn a certificate or an Associate in Applied Science degree
  • Choose from several specialties, including floral design, greenhouse, landscape design & nursery, sustainable horticulture and more 
  • Receive career guidance and develop skills from our industry experts
  • Work with the same state of the art equipment used in the industry, such as from .

Horticulture Events

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Student Spotlight: Abigail D'Agostin

Abby D'Agostin shares how Â鶹ӳ»­â€™s Horticulture program offers real-world experience in several different areas of the horticulture field.

Degree Options

Please check back soon for an updated listing of certificate options.

Program Details

Contact Us

Janet GallagherAssistant Professor-HorticultureP815-825-9504Ejgallagher@kish.edu

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