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Nursery and greenhouse managers use technical exper-
tise and supervisory skills to keep crops of vegetables,
flowers, and trees healthy. They plan and oversee the
planting, feeding, and watering of these crops. Other
responsibilities may include planting and caring for crops
themselves, deciding on the appropriate climate inside
greenhouses, or taking steps (such as providing cover-
ing) to protect outdoor plants from temperature extremes.
Managers also watch for signs of damage from plant
diseases and pests and determine how to eradicate them.
Overseeing a nursery or greenhouse takes careful
scheduling and recordkeeping. It also requires train-
ing and supervising a team of workers. Some managers
also decide which plants to produce and how much they
should be sold for.
Qualifications and training. Nursery and greenhouse
managers sometimes learn on the job, advancing into
supervisory roles from entry-level positions. But many
others get additional education after high school.
These managers often have a bachelor’s degree in
horticulture, botany, soil science, agriculture, or land-
scaping. Experience or training in business and personnel
management is also helpful.
Earnings. BLS does not have specific earnings infor-
mation for these workers.