Also called: Botanical Garden Gardener
Grows and cares for plant collections at botanical gardens and arboretums.
Plans a seasonal flower display, propagates rare plants in the greenhouse, and teaches a pruning workshop for visitors.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in horticulture.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Horticulture, Botany.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk for 10 years. Planting, pruning and teaching workshops at a garden are hands-on outdoor work.
Classes: Biology, Horticulture CTE, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-3011.
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