as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
Over roughly six months, the zoo's sustainability and horticulture teams conceptualized the garden project.
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Brian Heinz, director of horticulture for Spring Grove, says the arboretum currently lists a September Elm as an Ohio and National Champion.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Lisa Mason is a horticulture specialist and entomologist with CSU Extension Arapahoe County.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Brian Heinz, director of horticulture for Spring Grove, says the arboretum currently lists a September Elm as an Ohio and National Champion.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Lisa Mason is a horticulture specialist and entomologist with CSU Extension Arapahoe County.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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People are even picking up hobbies like farming and gardening.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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These are their gardening mistakes to avoid, plus a few suggestions to follow for a stunning landscape.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The challenges posed by invasive species mirror the challenges in other time-sensitive fields, like public health, climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Auditors found that 12 of the 13 agriculture and forestry grant programs operated by the agency did not have data required for accountability.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Poppy cultivation and fentanyl production in Myanmar have surged, contributing to the devastating opioid epidemic in the United States.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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With more than 16 years of presence in the plateau region, Chando has developed ecological cultivation models in partnership with local governments and universities, turning fragile ecosystems into laboratories for sustainable sourcing.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The exhibit allows attendees to see how farmers, chefs and producers are reconnecting food, farming and culture.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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In this view, the frontier progressed from hunting, to ranching and mining, to farming and industrialization.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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