as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
Dawson’s pumpkin was the runner up in last year’s contest at Half Moon Bay when the winning gourd grown by Minnesota horticulture teacher Travis Gienger came in at 2,471 pounds (1,121 kilograms).
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Projects requesting funding must align with the RSFGC’s mission to advance charitable horticulture and conservation efforts within the Rancho Santa Fe community and the Greater San Diego area.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the nonprofit will host the fall version of its seasonal open house at Sunset Farm, where attendees will learn about horticulture, pollination and how to garden.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Nickie Munroe, an environmental horticulture agent with the University of Florida, loves them for the multiple benefits.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Projects requesting funding must align with the RSFGC’s mission to advance charitable horticulture and conservation efforts within the Rancho Santa Fe community and the Greater San Diego area.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
On Saturday, the nonprofit will host the fall version of its seasonal open house at Sunset Farm, where attendees will learn about horticulture, pollination and how to garden.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Nickie Munroe, an environmental horticulture agent with the University of Florida, loves them for the multiple benefits.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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Same thing with gardening tools, same thing with Pretty Litter, the cat litter.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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The number of foreign residents has risen sharply in recent years, reaching a record 3 percent of the population in 2024, as Tokyo cautiously loosened visa rules for workers in key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and caregiving.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Interested in agriculture, Perdue soon bought land near the University of California, Davis so that the college could run experiments on the agricultural area.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Verghese estimated the world requires 593 million hectares of land—which is equivalent to twice the size of India—every year for crop cultivation at current productivity growth rates to meet that challenge.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Everything from cultivation to processing and distribution takes place under one roof, meaning each product can be traced back to its farm and forward to the table.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Most come from Central America, where low costs and ideal climate conditions allow for year-round farming.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi pollution hits five-year high Air pollution in New Delhi hit a five-year high this week, as Diwali fireworks combined with farming fires to shroud the city in a toxic haze.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 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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As a corn plant grows, the leaves unroll to reveal the tassel, the part that sheds pollen, explained Mark Licht, an associate professor of agronomy and an extension cropping systems specialist at Iowa State University.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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The authors of the Politecnico di Torino report agree, concluding that progress lies in combining agronomy, robotics and AI to enable smarter, more sustainable agriculture.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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