Horticulture

Word HORTICULTURE
Character 12
Hyphenation hor ti cul ture
Pronunciations /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Horticulture"

What do we mean by horticulture?

The science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. noun

The cultivation of a garden. noun

The cultivation of a garden; the art of cultivating or managing gardens. noun

The cultivation of a garden or orchard; the art of cultivating gardens or orchards. noun

The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening. noun

Small scale agriculture. noun

The cultivation of plants noun

The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.

Small-scale agriculture.

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The word "horticulture" in example sentences

Its director of horticulture is Gary Outenreath, former leader at Galveston's famous Moody Gardens. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Are there any expats involved in horticulture-related businesses, i.e. landscape design, nurseries, flower shops etc. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Challenged to use the word horticulture in a sentence, Parker, a literary figure known for her "instant wit and cruel humour," once quipped: ❋ M-mv (2006)

In Florida, for example, they become interested in horticulture, and in other parts of our country they make candles and perfume. ❋ Unknown (1969)

In that form of intensive agriculture to which is given the designation horticulture, there may be recognized several more or less distinct divisions, as fruit growing, market gardening, truck farming and floriculture. ❋ Thomas Forsyth Hunt (1894)

If time and money are both lacking, and horticulture is not a hobby, divide what sum you are prepared to spend on your little garden in two. ❋ Unknown (1886)

After buying, planting then leaving behind shrubs in someone else's garden a couple of times, Bagehot long ago gave up on long-term horticulture, and now-given some outside space to play with-just about runs to a tub or two of lavender and the odd geranium. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Probably five hundred kinds have been, or are, in cultivation in the gardens of the few specialists who take an interest in Cactuses; but these are practically unknown in English horticulture. ❋ W. Watson (N/A)

On the other hand, some scientists are acquainted with botany and learned in horticulture. ❋ Unknown (1886)

Some twenty thousand nimble French souls, evidently of the best French quality, found a home there; made "waste sands about Berlin into pot-herb gardens"; and in the spiritual Brandenburg, too, did something of horticulture, which is still noticeable. ❋ John [Editor] Rudd (1885)

Perhaps a visit to a local florist shop would reveal something that can be classified as horticulture and I think we've hit a jackpot. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The name horta is taken from the word "horticulture". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), AusAID and the Australian Department of Agriculture are collectively investing over $100 million to assist the Philippines in areas such as horticulture, land care and pest surveys. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"It could be used as a replacement for electronic projector lamps, for rear projection TVs and for major industrial lighting sectors such as horticulture and airport networks." ❋ Unknown (2007)

The only trouble is that a number of labour-intensive parts of the British economy, such as horticulture, vegetable and fruit growing and, of course, construction would not survive without them. ❋ Helen (2007)

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