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horticulture (s) (noun), horticultures (pl)
The growth of plants in gardens, orchards, and nurseries in which fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants are cultivated: Horticulture generally refers to small-scale gardening, and agriculture to the growing of field crops, usually on a large scale.

Sam was striving to learn the art of horticulture so he could have more freshly grown food and even some beautiful flowers for his family.

The cultivation of a garden or growing fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.
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The cultivation of gardens, orchards, or nurseries in which fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants are cultivated. (1)
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