So you want to be a Horticulturalist? 🌱🌼 | Paving the Path | TVO Learn

So you want to be a Horticulturalist? This episode of Paving the Path on TVO Learn features Leslie, a lead Horticulturalist at the Toronto Botanical Garden, who shares how she built a meaningful career working with plants – and why choosing horticulture changed her life. After starting out in art school, Leslie discovered her passion through a summer gardening job and chose hands-on, outdoor work over a traditional academic path. In this episode, she talks about the many career paths within horticulture, the realities of seasonal and full-time work, and the importance of gaining experience through co-ops and summer jobs. Leslie offers practical advice for newcomers, from building plant knowledge through trial and error to staying healthy while working outdoors. Thinking about a career in horticulture, landscaping, or environmental work? This episode offers an inspiring look into an industry rooted in growth, community and connection to the natural world. 0:00 Meet Leslie 🌱🌼 0:13 So you want to be a Horticulturalist? 🌱🌼 | Paving the Path 0:17 Finding a Love for Gardening 🎨🌿 0:35 Exploring Different Garden Careers 🏞️🔍 0:46 Working Safely Outdoors ☀️💧 1:01 You Don’t Need a Green Thumb 🌱🙂 1:16 From Seasonal to Full‑Time Work 📆➡️💼 1:42 Getting Experience and Credentials 🎓🛠️ 1:59 Why Caring for Plants Matters 🌍💚 2:25 See More TVO Learn 📚✨ About Paving the Path Through captivating storytelling and intimate profiles, Paving The Path is an intimate mini-documentary style series that shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the skilled trades world, revealing the passion, dedication, and expertise of individuals who shape our world with their hands, one craft at a time. Throughout this series, we will meet a different master of a trade and profile their career. They will take us on their journey of how they paved the path in what they do, covering topics such as the business aspect, mental health, overcoming biases, and more. Paving The Path spotlights the unsung heroes of skilled trades, revealing their passion and expertise through intimate mini-documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7M0_JEonFvNlRsIA0SRlIV Sing along some nursery songs with Rhyme Time! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh6Q46POvBSlu0ATV1PT53gL Get a crash course in Financial Literacy with Office Hours! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4D-xXL3iqg8xkORkdTSjKE Act now! INFO-MERCIALS brings you rapid-fire knowledge with a wink and a nudge—because learning should be fun, flashy, and unforgettable https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh6xRl_gvx_bgrodEGsNFR4R The Things You Ought to Know is a fast-paced, fun series that dives into everything you need to know in today’s world—from life hacks to health tips, emerging trends to essential skills. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7tQ4lpUPjnHokqfP5vLS7d The Process equips learners with essential skills through clear, concise episodes that break down various processes, from project management to entrepreneurial strategies, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4sBKFVyuv5ZA3Y1F-IOBuS Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure makes learning letter sounds and spelling patterns fun and engaging for Grade 1 students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7ahg4Jf8gzQHY-INWCCSHR Grammafied is a fun, engaging educational video series designed to help young learners understand the importance of punctuation, conjunctions, contractions and sentence structure in a lighthearted and memorable way https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7xH9yQQkZ573F6puQUU_dP Follow TVO Learn Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tvolearn/ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TVOLearn Website ➤ https://tvolearn.com/ Subscribe to TVO Learn https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn?sub_confirmation=1 #Horticulturalist #Pavingthepath #TVOLearn