Nursery/Greenhouse Manager

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Work Tasks

• Grow and sell plants and vegetables
• Pick which seeds, soil, pesticides, and fertilizer to use
• Hire workers and teach them how to care for the plants
• Keep a record of how much money is spent and how much is made
• Work for nurseries, greenhouses, and horticulture businesses
• Work with nursery and greenhouse tools, planting schedules, workers' schedules, financial accounts, seed, fertilizer, pesticides, and other nursery supplies

Salary, Size & Growth

• $47,500 average per year ($22.75 per hour)
• A small occupation (19,500 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow slowly (0.6% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: Years of experience working in a nursery
• Employers Prefer: A 2-year degree in horticulture or small business management
• Skills/Courses: Courses in plant science, horticulture, accounting, and business management
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is required if pesticides are used.