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the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
Albanese said the pact also removed tariffs on key Australian exports including wine, seafood and horticulture.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The college started with just 37 students and four teachers, initially offering instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Megan Proska, associate vice president of horticulture and collections, says the Arboretum requests submissions from growers for new plants or new varieties that will be coming to the local market.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
To further your education, pay a visit to the Manatee County Agricultural Museum (also at the park), which showcases the area’s agricultural roots with exhibits on everything from citrus and produce to livestock and horticulture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The college started with just 37 students and four teachers, initially offering instruction in agriculture, English, horticulture and mathematics.
—Joshua Alston, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Megan Proska, associate vice president of horticulture and collections, says the Arboretum requests submissions from growers for new plants or new varieties that will be coming to the local market.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
To further your education, pay a visit to the Manatee County Agricultural Museum (also at the park), which showcases the area’s agricultural roots with exhibits on everything from citrus and produce to livestock and horticulture.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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Armed with shovels, mountains of mulch, and gardening tools, students from all grades are turning their campus into a climate change-fighting superpower.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Compared to traditional outdoor gardening, a greenhouse gives you a buffer against the elements.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Post also apparently believes agriculture and ranching have no responsibility in helping to cope with the drought, despite the fact that agriculture uses at least 85% of water consumed in the state.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the onset of agriculture, trees were removed to make room for sheep and cattle, which grazed out the natural vegetation.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The bar stands as a testament to his intentional cultivation of friendships — without his friends, The Contrary wouldn't exist.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The applicant, South Morro Hills 47, LLC, is requesting a conditional use permit for cannabis cultivation in the 1300 block of Sleeping Indian Road.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Even careful farming practices cannot eliminate the risk, because contamination can occur at multiple points during production.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Abatti, 63, owns a large farming operation in the Imperial Valley, growing crops including sugar beets, alfalfa and melons.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, monocropping often goes hand in hand with tillage.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fifty-seven percent of acres are under no-till or conservation tillage, reducing erosion and fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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Tom Huesgen, the golf club’s director of agronomy, said the club is undertaking the effort in order to provide a consistent playing experience—the gras say-grade will also improve irrigation efficiency.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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In professional stadium design, field availability is governed less by calendars than by agronomy, recovery cycles, and surface integrity.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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