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Gardening

Category: Horticulture and Landscaping

Program Description

Ready to dig into a career where your passion for plants meets professional expertise? Our Professional Gardening Certificate program at Hennepin Tech is designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in the world of ornamental and vegetable gardening.

From designing and installing beautiful gardens to mastering seasonal displays and container plantings, this program prepares you to create and maintain vibrant landscapes in residential, commercial, and institutional settings.

Learn essential techniques like plant production, site preparation, plant and pest identification, pruning, and garden maintenance planning. You’ll also gain insights into tool selection, proper use, and basic business practices—everything you need to thrive as a gardening professional. With hands-on training from industry experts, you’ll be ready to tackle any garden challenge, whether it’s in a backyard, public park, or commercial space.

Start cultivating your future with a career that lets you grow and create beautiful, sustainable spaces that make a lasting impact on your community.

Program Information

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Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall, Spring or Summer Start
Campus: Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

If you’re ready to Get Started, you can begin the admissions process now. If you have questions, contact Enrollment Services for helpful information.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).

Career opportunities abound for graduates, with potential roles in landscape design, installation, and maintenance across various environments. Work with landscape companies, garden centers, nurseries, golf courses, municipal parks, community gardens, or public works departments.

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Email: OneStop@HennepinTech.edu

Phone: 952-995-1300

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