Horticulture
noun
The science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, and plants, usually in gardens or farms.
She took a course in horticulture to learn more about how to grow and care for plants.
Often appears as...
- practice horticulture
- studying horticulture
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Technical
noun
A practice of managing, designing, and maintaining gardens especially for their beauty.
The horticulture of Victorian times favored large, lush plantings.
Often appears as...
- horticulture design
- horticulture aesthetics
noun
The science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, and plants, usually in gardens or farms.
She took a course in horticulture to learn more about how to grow and care for plants.
Often appears as...
- practice horticulture
- studying horticulture
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A practice of managing, designing, and maintaining gardens especially for their beauty.
The horticulture of Victorian times favored large, lush plantings.
Often appears as...
- horticulture design
- horticulture aesthetics
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Job Skills
Horticulture can refer to professional skills in agriculture or botany fields.
His horticulture expertise landed him a job at the botanical garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Subject
Horticulture is studied academically, involving both practical and theoretical work.
She majored in horticulture at the university.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Gardening
While related to gardening, horticulture is broader, covering various plant cultivation methods.
Horticulture includes greenhouse management, not just outdoor gardening.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Skills
Horticulture can refer to professional skills in agriculture or botany fields.
His horticulture expertise landed him a job at the botanical garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Subject
Horticulture is studied academically, involving both practical and theoretical work.
She majored in horticulture at the university.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Gardening
While related to gardening, horticulture is broader, covering various plant cultivation methods.
Horticulture includes greenhouse management, not just outdoor gardening.
Pro Tip 1/3Job Skills
Horticulture can refer to professional skills in agriculture or botany fields.
His horticulture expertise landed him a job at the botanical garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Subject
Horticulture is studied academically, involving both practical and theoretical work.
She majored in horticulture at the university.
Pro Tip 3/3Beyond Gardening
While related to gardening, horticulture is broader, covering various plant cultivation methods.
Horticulture includes greenhouse management, not just outdoor gardening.
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How we can eat our...
raised beds and all the things you need to get the soil under your fingers and think maybe the job in this for me in the future and because we were doing that some local academics said you know we could help design a commercial horticulture course for you is there's not one that we know of so they're doing that and we're going to launch it later this year and it's all an experiment and
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The Art of Shaping a...
sigh well but I don't know if there are ways to create a bone sigh right you always still have to fall back on the fundamental concepts of horticulture are you giving the tree what it needs and then from a design perspective are you respecting the visual boundaries of
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How we can eat our...
raised beds and all the things you need to get the soil under your fingers and think maybe the job in this for me in the future and because we were doing that some local academics said you know we could help design a commercial horticulture course for you is there's not one that we know of so they're doing that and we're going to launch it later this year and it's all an experiment and
Video examples
The Art of Shaping a...
sigh well but I don't know if there are ways to create a bone sigh right you always still have to fall back on the fundamental concepts of horticulture are you giving the tree what it needs and then from a design perspective are you respecting the visual boundaries of
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
I was chairman of the steering committee for agriculture when we set up the target of 4% growth rate. I had written that if you want to achieve 4% growth rate in agriculture, you should have 8% growth in animal husbandry and fisheries and 8% in horticulture.
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Shuji Nakamura
Japanese Physicist
The promise of energy savings, reduced carbon emissions and affordable lighting was there from the inception. The proliferation of the technology into areas such as displays, automotive, medicine and horticulture was unexpected.
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Monty Don
English Celebrity
You would be surprised at how many letters I get criticising me for straying outside the strict limitations of horticulture or even for expressing what is clearly an opinion.
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Luke Evans
Welsh Actor
I come from the countryside. I come from a bunch of horticulture family members. My best friend was a farmer's boy.
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Kim Wilde
English Musician
Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
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M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
Rice, wheat and other grains can help to address protein-calorie under-nutrition. But only attention to horticulture, milk and eggs can help to overcome hidden hunger caused by the deficiency of micro-nutrients like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin B12, etc.
Quote examples
M. S. Swaminathan
Indian Scientist
I was chairman of the steering committee for agriculture when we set up the target of 4% growth rate. I had written that if you want to achieve 4% growth rate in agriculture, you should have 8% growth in animal husbandry and fisheries and 8% in horticulture.
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Shuji Nakamura
Japanese Physicist
The promise of energy savings, reduced carbon emissions and affordable lighting was there from the inception. The proliferation of the technology into areas such as displays, automotive, medicine and horticulture was unexpected.
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Monty Don
English Celebrity
You would be surprised at how many letters I get criticising me for straying outside the strict limitations of horticulture or even for expressing what is clearly an opinion.
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Luke Evans
Welsh Actor
I come from the countryside. I come from a bunch of horticulture family members. My best friend was a farmer's boy.
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Kim Wilde
English Musician
Performing, I can take it or leave it. Horticulture is far more challenging. I'm absolutely fascinated by it.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
An artist cannot speak about his art any more than a plant can discuss horticulture.
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