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Horticulture Program
Degree Options
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
- Floral Design
- General Horticulture
- Greenhouse
- Landscape Design & Construction
- Sports Turf Management
Certificates
- Floral Horticulture
- Garden Center Operations
- Greenhouse Production
- Horticulture Mechanics Technology
- Landscape Design and Plant Identification
- Turf Management
The Occupation
Artistically designed lawns, gardens, and grounds do much more than increase property values; they increase our quality of life. Professionals in landscaping, grounds keeping, nursery, greenhouse, and lawn services help maintain the outdoor environments we enjoy each day. These specialists also care for indoor gardens and plants in commercial and public areas such as gardens, malls, and hotels.
Floral designers use the positive psychological and physiological effects of plants and flowers to enhance our décor, create our desired environments, and add to our most memorable moments.
Students of horticulture enjoy a wide variety of career options. Horticulture specialists have titles such as park naturalist, nurseryman, city forester, groundskeeper, retail or wholesale florist, landscape designer, turf specialist, golf course superintendent, greenhouse manager, horticultural journalist, and garden center manager.
The Program
A degree in Horticulture from Kishwaukee College offers you several options:
General
Train in all areas of horticulture, gaining a broad base of knowledge of the field without specializing in any one area.
Greenhouse
Learn about the production of greenhouse plants for florists, gardeners, and landscapers; grow various annuals, perennials, and seasonal flowering crops.
Golf Course
Focus on the production and maintenance of turf for aesthetic and recreational purposes such as parks and golf courses.
Landscape Contracting
Learn proper installation techniques for hardscapes and plant materials. Prepare plant lists and bid documents.
Landscape Design
Learn how to create planting plans and design hardscapes.
Floral Design
Learn the art of floral design and receive retail training by participating in the mini-floral shop on campus.
DeKalb Area Garden Club
The DeKalb Area Garden Club (DAGC) is a group of people from a wide range of backgrounds, ranging from beginning to seasoned gardeners, sharing the fellowship of gardening though educational projects and entertaining programs.
Since its inception, the DAGC has had a close relationship with the Gurler House, where we hold our annual plant sale. The organization also works closely with the Ellwood House where it now holds its annual Flower Show.
In addition to its annual events, the organization invites guest speakers, plans trips, potluck dinners, and garden tours, and sponsors scholarships for horticulture students at Kishwaukee College.
Additional Resources
Contact Information
For more information about the Floral Design program, contact at (815) 825-2086, Ext. 283.