as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
The club has awarded over $1 million in grants to support local horticulture projects in San Diego County.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The Nakai family brings a century of knowledge and skill to its horticulture work, said Russell Akiyama, a third- generation owner of the nearby Sunflower Farms Nursery in Torrance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
The Nakai family brings a century of knowledge and skill to its horticulture work, said Russell Akiyama, a third- generation owner of the nearby Sunflower Farms Nursery in Torrance.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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The National Wildlife Federation notes that gardening activities help children develop environmental empathy, patience, and overall happiness.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lee is an earthy bohemian goddess who spends much of her screen time gardening.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Newsom and Bonta cited harm to consumers and businesses, including those in agriculture and entertainment, in California, which has the world’s fifth-largest economy.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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For industries rooted in authenticity—like agriculture and energy—original video footage provides a competitive edge by ensuring credibility, consistency and a powerful connection to the communities being served.—
Marcus Squier,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Conclusion The cannabis industry is undergoing a green revolution, with a growing emphasis on sustainability and organic cultivation.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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This timeline indicates that grape cultivation in Italy likely started during the Late Bronze Age.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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In Maryland, 26 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities programs were operating, dealing with 50 commodities and 88 farming practices, according to the USDA.—
Karl Blankenship,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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In just a few decades, France’s farming population wentfrom 7 million in 1946 to fewer than 3 million in 1974.—
Made by History,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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Avoid tillage entirely to preserve soil microbiota.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But tillage can also release carbon dioxide stored in the soil and harm overall soil health, so regenerative farmers swear against it.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
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The pilot spanned three-years and was developed with local partners in India, where field executives (often agronomy graduates from local universities) worked with farmers throughout the cotton growing season.—
Brooke Roberts-Islam,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The filing also details the acquisition of West Central Ag Services, expanding CHS's grain and agronomy platforms in west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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