Associate of Science - Landscape Horticulture - Nursery Management Specialist

Merritt College's Nursery Management Specialist Associate in Science degree program provides advanced training for working in the wholesale and retail nursery industry. Students will learn growing and maintenance practices for a wide variety of plant species, advanced propagation techniques, watering systems, basic soil and fertilizer chemistry, pest and disease control, and nursery business operations.

Students who complete the certificate will be able to: • Perform state-of-the-art sustainable operations of a professional nursery person in both wholesale and retail nursery operations. • Demonstrate ability to grow and/or maintain nursery stock including basic nursery propagation, soils, watering systems, fertilizers, pest and disease control, and plant evaluation. • Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of nursery management including the basics of financial, site operations, personnel, and marketing aspects.