The Horticulture Internship program is designed for students interested in learning more about horticulture, public garden management, landscape maintenance, or landscape architecture. Horticulture Interns rotate throughout project assignments in the formal garden, greenhouse, plant collections and orchards, working under the direct supervision of a staff Horticulturist. Through training sessions and work assignments, interns will be introduced to horticulture techniques for formal gardening, greenhouse propagation, and food production.

The goal for Horticulture Interns is to leave the program with new skills and an introduction to the various aspects of the field of horticulture. Upon completing the program, interns will have gained experience in:  planting and soil preparation; pruning and hedging using landscape design specifications;  pest control and weed management; fertilization; annual bedding maintenance; fruit harvesting, cut flower and edible production, water management; turf care; plant collections management and GIS mapping systems; greenhouse practices, workplace and equipment safety; plant identification; and creating excellent visitor experiences by communication with the public about plants and horticultural displays.