as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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At the San Juan Capistrano garden center, the knowledgeable staff, which includes experts certified in various areas of horticulture, can help with more than just selecting the right plant for your yard.
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Liz Ohanesian, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024
Sunny days with a mix of precipitation, plus cool but not freezing nights are optimal for peak autumn foliage, says Morris Arboretum's director of horticulture, Vince Marrocco.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Women hold more of the responsibility for activities like subsistence farming, horticulture, and raising livestock for home consumption – all of which will face mounting threats as the climate crisis escalates.
—Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 25 Mar. 2024
Ann-Marie Benz, the organization’s horticulture program manager, will teach participants how to grow native plants as food.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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Liz Ohanesian, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024
Sunny days with a mix of precipitation, plus cool but not freezing nights are optimal for peak autumn foliage, says Morris Arboretum's director of horticulture, Vince Marrocco.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Women hold more of the responsibility for activities like subsistence farming, horticulture, and raising livestock for home consumption – all of which will face mounting threats as the climate crisis escalates.
—Elfy Scott, refinery29.com, 25 Mar. 2024
Ann-Marie Benz, the organization’s horticulture program manager, will teach participants how to grow native plants as food.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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