as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
Next, Bok Tower Gardens’ horticulture manager Taylor Walker (a notable fruit aficionado) will discuss the unique microclimate of Central Florida’s Lake Wales Ridge in a presentation about which fruits flourish here.
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Between the two parks, there are about 80 to 90 people dedicated to horticulture.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Angelia Hudson and Joanne York were named the 2024 Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year in honor of their contributions to the volunteer organization, which trains members to lead horticulture education and beautification projects throughout the state.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Van Cleef & Arpels took over the grounds of Dumfries House — a country house owned by The King’s Foundation — with its top clients, members of the press and its executive leadership team to showcase the craftsmanship, colored gems and love of horticulture instilled in the two collections.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Between the two parks, there are about 80 to 90 people dedicated to horticulture.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
Angelia Hudson and Joanne York were named the 2024 Arkansas Master Gardeners of the Year in honor of their contributions to the volunteer organization, which trains members to lead horticulture education and beautification projects throughout the state.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Van Cleef & Arpels took over the grounds of Dumfries House — a country house owned by The King’s Foundation — with its top clients, members of the press and its executive leadership team to showcase the craftsmanship, colored gems and love of horticulture instilled in the two collections.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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Use milk sprays with gardening practices such as tool sanitation and avoiding overhead watering to prevent mildew.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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So far in 2025, the IHS has facilitated the adoption of 119 rabbits and transferred 87 to the local gardening store Zamzows, which offers rabbits for adoption through a partnership with IHS.—
Alex Music
July 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Some of those critics hold public office, however, and are doubly suspicious of a company with Chinese owners in a sector as critical as agriculture.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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Cal Expo’s only responsibilities with the state are to host the annual State Fair by showcasing wine, food, agriculture and culture from all 58 of the state’s counties.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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Created in 1958 by Lady Susana Walton—wife of British composer, Sir William Walton—with the help of English garden designer Russell Page, the breathtaking sanctuary reflects her five-decade devotion to its painstaking cultivation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In Tucson, Arizona, where Castro lives, he is known for his love of mushroom cultivation, foraging, and harvesting.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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This information is voluntarily shared by individual growers about their specific farming practices and then combined and anonymized by the Trust Protocol in a process known as data aggregation.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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All the experts encourage families to find smaller farming operations in their communities.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
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These efforts involve reducing chemical inputs, minimizing tillage and improving soil health, cornerstones of the industry’s push toward a more sustainable future.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Compacted soil can happen if there has been too much tillage, if wheels or machinery have been over the area, or even from excess foot traffic.—
Amelia Martin,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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One plant that gets more blame than others is corn, said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy and extension corn specialist at Purdue University.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 July 2025
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Ten minutes away are the LMR experimental fields, for smelling what its team is developing and agronomy research.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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