Environmental Horticulture & Design

About the Program

Everyone has a green thumb. Let us help you find yours!

Environmental Horticulture & Design is a broad field encompassing the functional, aesthetic, and environmentally-sound creation and maintenance of our urban, rural and natural landscapes.

Whether you are training for a new career, currently a landscape professional, or a hobbyist gardener looking for information on what nutrients to use for your plants, our program is geared to fit your needs.

Check out both our current schedule of classes and course catalog to see topics taught.

What Students Say

Our students come from a diverse background. See why the Environmental Horticulture & Design program is so special. Read their testimonials.

Degree & Certificates

Our program serves as a foundation if you are interested in starting your own design, construction, or maintenance business, or want to find a job within the "green" industry.

View list below for degrees and certificates offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Science Degree

• Environmental Horticulture and Design, AS Program Map

Certificate of Achievement

• Environmental Horticulture & Design, CA Program Map
• Landscape Technician, CA Program Map

Career Opportunities

Through our program you'll learn about the business services and manufacturing industries supporting the environmental horticulture or ‘‘green’’ industry" — one of the largest employers in the United States.

Program Mission

Our mission is to blend theoretical knowledge regarding horticulture with practical application of horticultural technique in all of our offerings.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate skills necessary to design residential landscapes.
• Students will be able to identify plant material.