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Formal Education

The Center will produce new public horticulture professionals and leaders as well as train existing professionals through:

• Undergraduate Education
• Triad Internship program
• Graduate Education

The Center will coordinate formal undergraduate and graduate educational programs that expose students to the diversity of public gardens in terms of:

• Mission
• Budget
• Scope
• Location

Additional Resources

• NEW! Website dedicated to horticulture internships with free tools and resources for students, educators and employers

• Degree granting programs at other universities

Professional Education

BG-Map: Training workshops for all user levels. The Center for Public Horticulture is hosting two full day, hands-on workshops on Thursday, March 29 (for new users) and Friday, March 30 (for intermediate - advanced users), 2012.

workshop DETAILS

The Center has recently hosted several training seminars on GIS for Public Gardens. For more information, visit our GIS resource page.

Programs in development

The Center will provide outreach through education programs for working professionals.  Offered in collaboration with allied, professional organizations and public gardens, these programs include distance learning, short courses, workshops, and certification programs.

Current Programs

Annual Symposium

The Longwood Graduate Program provides outreach and professional education through their annual Symposium.