Professional Horticulture Program

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Professional Horticulture Program 

Begin a career in horticulture. Learn from the experts and gain hands-on experience. 

The Professional Horticulture Program combines hands-on, immersive learning with classroom experience to train and prepare future horticulturists for successful careers. It is a life-changing, exciting, and inspiring opportunity.

Our Professional Horticulture program offers hands-on learning alongside our expert staff in one of the great gardens of the world. Whether you are currently working in the field, a recent high school or college graduate, or looking to change careers, our program prepares graduates to enjoy successful careers in public, private, or commercial horticulture, and join a network of Longwood alumni working in leadership positions around the globe.

The program’s academic courses are taught at the collegiate level by Longwood staff and external faculty. 

In addition to being tuition-free, our Professional Horticulture Program enables students to live rent-free on the Longwood grounds. Other benefits include a bi-weekly stipend for program participants, eight paid holidays, twelve days per year of personal time off, and health insurance.

Applications for the Professional Horticulture program are currently closed. 

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Questions?

Contact the Office of Student Programs at:
edu-studies
@longwoodgardens.org
610.388.5239