horticulture

[hawr-ti-kuhl-cher]

noun

1. the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery; the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.

2. the science and art of cultivating such plants.

horticulture

/ ˈhɔːtɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the art or science of cultivating gardens

horticulture

1. The science of cultivating garden plants.

Other Word Forms

• horticultural adjective
• horticulturist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horticulture¹

First recorded in 1670–80; from Latin hort(us) “garden” + (agr)iculture

Word History and Origins

Origin of horticulture¹

C17: from Latin hortus garden + _culture , on the model of _agriculture

Example Sentences

At Club Gay Gardens’ September gathering, attendees ranged in age and botanical savvy, with some boasting degrees in horticulture and others just happy to lend a hand.

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According to horticulture professor Mary Abukutsa-Onyango, this trend is reflected in government data and some of the health benefits are backed by research.

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The fear and frustration are prevalent throughout the horticulture world.

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Thea, 14, has now gained a place at agricultural college to study horticulture.

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Rapid growth in horticulture, poultry and aquaculture expanded its food basket.

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Related Words

• agriculture 
• cultivation 
• farming