Wilkes Community College Horticulture

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Wilkes Community College Horticulture HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY The Horticulture Technology curriculum is designed to prepare
individuals for various careers in horticulture.

Classroom instruction and
practical laboratory applications of horticultural principles and practices
are included in the program of study. Course work includes plant science, plant materials, propagation,
soils, fertilizers, and pest management. Also included are courses in
plant production, landscaping, and the management and operation of
horticulture businesses. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in nurseries,
garden centers, greenhouses, landscape operations, gardens, and
governmental agencies. Graduates should also be prepared to take the
North Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s Examination and the North
Carolina Certified Plant Professional Examination.

10/14/2026
It's quiet around WCC during the summer months. Fewer students on campus and fewer volunteer work days. As the new semes...
07/17/2026

It's quiet around WCC during the summer months. Fewer students on campus and fewer volunteer work days. As the new semester approaches, we reflect on those lovely, cool spring days leading up to Merlefest and graduation! Looking forward to the Fall Semester 2026!!!

If you are interested in signing up for Horticulture classes and having some fun in the sun with us, please contact Donna Riddle at [email protected]

🌱 Learn more about the Horticulture Technology program:
https://www.wilkescc.edu/programs/natural-resources/horticulture/
🌸 Explore the WCC Gardens:
https://www.wilkescc.edu/community/

05/04/2026

🌱Plant Sale TODAY!🌼 Monday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Several beautiful flowers to choose from & make great gifts for Mother’s Day.🌸💚
We appreciate all the support shown to our Horticulture students!

Our second Plant Sale🌱🌼 will be this coming Monday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There’s still several beautiful fl...
05/02/2026

Our second Plant Sale🌱🌼 will be this coming Monday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There’s still several beautiful flowers to choose from- great gifts for Mother’s Day.🌸💚
Please come out & help support our Horticulture students. We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

04/27/2026

🌼🌱Plant Sale TODAY!🌸✨ Monday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Come on out & support our Horticulture students. Lots of beautiful options to choose from!🤩 See you there!

04/20/2026

One week away from our first 🌼🌱Plant Sale🌸✨ Monday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lots of beautiful options!🤩 Please come help support our Horticulture students. We look forward to seeing you all!

Our Annual Spring 🌼🌱Plant Sales🌸✨ will be held on Monday, April 27th & Monday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lots of...
04/14/2026

Our Annual Spring 🌼🌱Plant Sales🌸✨ will be held on Monday, April 27th & Monday, May 4th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Lots of beautiful flowers, hanging baskets, mixed containers, annuals, perennials, ferns, vegetables, etc. to choose from. Please come help support our Horticulture students. We’re thankful for the hard work put into this program & making this happen. We appreciate you all!!!

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1328 S Collegiate Drive
Wilkesboro, NC
28697

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+13368386435

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