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Horticulture is the science, art, and practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It comes from the Latin words hortus (garden) and cultura (cultivation).

Key Areas of Horticulture

Floriculture: Growing flowers and decorative plants.Olericulture: Growing vegetables for food.

Pomology: Growing fruits and nuts.Landscape

Horticulture: Growing plants for outdoor design and yards.

Difference from Agriculture

Scale: Smaller and more intense than big field farming.

Care: Uses hands-on care instead of heavy machines.

Goal: Focuses on high-quality food and beauty rather than massive grain crops.