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, 30 Mar. 2025
Members who want to become Certified Nursery Professionals take a lengthy study course that’s followed by a difficult exam covering all aspects of horticulture.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: Blossoms could come sooner, if forecasts for above-average temperatures pan out for the rest of March, Vince Marrocco, director of horticulture at Morris Arboretum and Gardens, tells Axios.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
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Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Members who want to become Certified Nursery Professionals take a lengthy study course that’s followed by a difficult exam covering all aspects of horticulture.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: Blossoms could come sooner, if forecasts for above-average temperatures pan out for the rest of March, Vince Marrocco, director of horticulture at Morris Arboretum and Gardens, tells Axios.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Markis Hill is a horticulture agent with Kansas State University Research and Extension.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 14 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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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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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 example, day-to-day life is still largely dependent upon the local cultivation of crops, with corn being the most important.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Coffee Very little coffee is produced in the U.S., as the environment is not suitable for its cultivation.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Others turn to technology or rethink farming techniques.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For four days in early April, teams from seven countries converged on this small South African farming town.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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These include conservation tillage, soil carbon amendment, growing cover crops and prescribed grazing.—
Kit Bernardi,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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Applications include tillage and seeding, excavation and transport of construction materials and mining ore, garbage hauling, sorting of recyclables, cargo handling in airports, and eventually autonomous construction on the moon!—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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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 24 Apr. 2025.
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