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the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers
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Recent Examples of horticulture
First, measure the space where the tree will be displayed, both ceiling height and width of the area, says Bert Cregg, associate professor and extension specialist of horticulture and forestry at Michigan State University.
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George Petras, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
The program provides fresh produce to 1500 families and individuals facing food insecurity and vocational horticulture opportunities to 200 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities each year.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
The expo is expected to bring together global leaders and showcase the future of horticulture, agriculture, resilient energy infrastructure, food and water systems, health and wellbeing and future technologies.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025
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George Petras, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Markis Hill is a Johnson County, Kansas State University Extension horticulture agent.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 6 Dec. 2025
The program provides fresh produce to 1500 families and individuals facing food insecurity and vocational horticulture opportunities to 200 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities each year.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
The expo is expected to bring together global leaders and showcase the future of horticulture, agriculture, resilient energy infrastructure, food and water systems, health and wellbeing and future technologies.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
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Pruning these plants in autumn makes gardens look more refined in winter and reduces the number of gardening chores in spring.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sign up for our free gardening newsletter for our best growing tips, troubleshooting hacks, and more!—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bird flu has been detected in Delaware, state agriculture officials said.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, this is where local agriculture can assist.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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Most of the complexes also include unusual amenities like on-site child care, smoking cessation classes, areas for on-site food cultivation, English classes, advice for job searches and help securing a high school diploma.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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There is a meaningful difference between the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and the cultivation of mental health.—
Scott LoMurray,
Time,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado River provides water for cities from Denver to San Diego, 30 Native tribes and farming communities from the Rocky Mountains to northern Mexico.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Despite their farming families’ history of rivalry, sparks flew.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fifty-seven percent of acres are under no-till or conservation tillage, reducing erosion and fuel use.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Dec. 2025
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The railway boom brought millions of acres of arable land under tillage.—
David McWilliams,
Fortune,
16 Nov. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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