It takes science to create a hybrid, but it takes artistry to fully develop its beautiful color. Whether in the beauty of a tulip or the taste of a new kind of apple, few sciences satisfy the senses the way horticultural science does. You will learn how to breed and grow garden and ornamental plants and plant species with the right amount of moisture, nutrients, and light. Horticulture affects everyone. As a result, the skills you'll learn here will help you to positively impact the world around you. Students in the University of Central Missouri's horticulture program have access to our two greenhouses and a lath house. The newest greenhouse is a 5,000 square foot facility possessing state-of-the-art climate control and production capabilities. This facility is utilized in various horticulture courses, which allows students the opportunity to gain skills in the care, grooming, propagation, and trial marketing of plants.