as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Anthony Reardon is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
And the stakes involved in weeding out bad health information and helping good advice flourish are far higher than in horticulture.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Programs will feature various forms of therapy, such as art, horticulture, music, recreational, exercise and animal therapy.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Anthony Reardon is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
And the stakes involved in weeding out bad health information and helping good advice flourish are far higher than in horticulture.
—Michael L. Millenson, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Programs will feature various forms of therapy, such as art, horticulture, music, recreational, exercise and animal therapy.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for horticulture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
Noun
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The space has vast potential for entertaining, gardening — or adding a pool, tennis court or guest house.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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The best way to turn compost piles is with a strong shovel or gardening fork.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Much of Gaza’s population of over 2 million now relies on such aid after widespread destruction of agriculture and markets as well as a recent Israeli blockade of two and a half months.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Farm provisions: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has agriculture provisions that would normally be included in the farm bill, and could run afoul of the Byrd rule.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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Some vegetables—like tomatoes and herbs—are cheaper to grow at home due to their high store prices and ease of cultivation, while others are not.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Weed Legalization Plan Regulates Sales Of Recreational Cannabis Under Flynn’s plan, the state would establish an independent commission to oversee the cultivation, processing, testing and sales of cannabis to adults.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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This stalls innovation, younger generations abandon farming, and food security suffers.—
Persa Sakellaridi,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the island is sparsely populated, largely used for farming and livestock, and the tag needed Apple Bluetooth devices nearby to track her down.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Eliminate tillage: Most farmers till, or disturb, their soil to get rid of weeds and make the soil more porous, among other things.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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Avoid tillage entirely to preserve soil microbiota.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Long before modern agronomy, Fownes was manipulating green speeds, dropping golf balls on slopes to test severity, and pushing boundaries on what was playable.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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That includes vice president for the board of directors at Arthur Cos., a grain and agronomy business, and managing partner for Arthur Ventures.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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