Horticulture

An art as well as a science, horticulture deals with all aspects of producing and utilizing specialized floral and landscape plants, fruits, and vegetables. Areas of concentration within the major include landscape contracting (design, installation, and maintenance of exterior and interior landscapes), crops (floriculture, fruit, vegetable, and nursery management), science, and education. Demand for graduates, especially in landscape fields, remains high for diverse careers.

• Check out Horticulture’s website for more information: http://www.hort.vt.edu

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Horticulture is a part of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

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