Floral Design, Greenhouse and Landscaping Technology This program provides individuals the opportunity to create floral arrangements utilizing their artistic skills. Students will learn how to identify and arrange various plants and flowers. Creativity and a good sense of color and design are helpful. In addition, students should have strong customer service skills, which can be developed and enhanced by working at the Garden Shop, a retail store that operates at B. Ramer Tech. Future employment opportunities are expected to grow at an average rate and also include self-employment. Skills & Topics Design & construction theory: Boutonnières, corsages & hairpieces Silk & dried flower arrangements Sympathy vases, and sprays Table, line, contemporary and wedding arrangements Greenhouse growing of potted crops & houseplants Inventory and wholesale purchasing methods Store shelf and window display design & maintenance Work-based learning experience Wrapping, packaging and boxing techniques Cash register and flower shop operation Landscaping principles and practices Related College Studies Employment Opportunities Business Operations Environmental Horticulture Floriculture/Ornamental Horticulture Greenhouse Operations/Management Horticulture Science Horticulture Services/Management Ornamental Horticulture Operations/Management Landscape Architect Landscape Contracting Park Management Plant Sciences Turf Management Floral Supply Salesperson Florist Garden Center Employee/Manager Gardener Greenhouse Employee/Manager Horticulturist Nursery/Greenhouse Grower Propagator Sales Associate Landscaper Contact your school counselor or call the Career Services Office at 963-4255 for more information on this program.