Public Gardens Management

Have you ever wanted to start a community garden or share your passion for plants and the environment? See how gardening and people-plant interactions can change the quality of life for urban residents and discover the variety of opportunities available in Public Gardens Management.

Students excelling in this specialization include those who are outgoing and enjoy interacting with people.

Skills Learned	Job Duties	Jobs	Salaries
Landscape and Garden Design Recreation and Tourism Theme Park Garden Management Plant Taxonomy	Writing for a Garden Magazine Teaching Gardening Courses Choosing Plant Material for Botanic Gardens	High School Agriculture Teacher Radio Announcer for Gardening Program Manage Landscapes for Theme Parks	$28,000 - $65,000 depending on location and experience

• Prerequisites for Specialization (PDF)
• Course Requirements for Specialization (PDF)
• Contact Amy Alexander, Academic Programs Coordinator, at (352) 273-4573 for more information.

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