Managers in horticulture – NOC : 0822

Managers in horticulture plan, organize, direct and control the activities of nursery and greenhouse staff who grow and market trees, shrubs, flowers and plants.

Christmas tree farm operator

flower grower

greenhouse manager

greenhouse operator

nursery manager

nursery operator

plant grower – nursery

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Managers in horticulture perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan, organize, direct and control the operations of nurseries and greenhouses

Establish the environmental conditions required to grow trees, shrubs, flowers and plants, and design planting and care schedules accordingly

Determine type and quantity of stock to grow

Supervise staff in planting, transplanting, feeding and spraying stock

Identify and control insect, disease and weed problems

Develop marketing plans

Provide information to customers on gardening and on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants and lawns

Order materials such as fertilizer, garden and lawn care equipment, and other nursery and greenhouse related accessories

Hire and manage staff, oversee training and set work schedules

Maintain records on stock, finances and personnel.

Completion of a college program in horticulture is usually required.

Experience as a nursery or greenhouse supervisor is required.

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