HorticultureWhat is horticulture?

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What is horticulture?

The art and science of cultivating, propagation,

processing and marketing of ornamental plants, turf grasses, flowers, fruits,

vegetables and nuts. (LSU)

2 Categories of Horticulture Ornamental horticulture Food crop production

Ornamental HorticultureGrowing and using plants for their beauty

Types of ornamental horticulture InteriorscapingFloricultureLandscape horticultureTurf grass managementNursery managementArboriculture

Interiorscaping Installation and care of plants inside a

building Adds to the appearance of the inside

space Helps keep the air clean Possible careers – Interiorscape horticulture

specialist, Design and sales consultant

Floriculture The art and science of producing and

using floral materials and flower and foliage plants.

Flowers provide adds decoration, stimulates emotional happiness and improves mood

Possible careers – Floral designer, Retail florist, Floral crops wholesaler, Floral design educator, Floral design garden writer, Event planner

Landscape horticultureProduction and use of landscape plants

to make the environment more attractive

Cuts energy costs, Improves the appeal of the area landscaped

Possible careers – Development and maintenance supervisor of landscapes in parks, recreation areas, residential homes, Lawn and grounds maintenance manager, Landscape contractor, Landscape installation manager, Research scientist, and Horticulturist in city, state or national parks

Turf Grass Management Production, installation and care of

grasses used in landscapes, golf courses, athletic fields and other recreational uses.

Prevents soil erosion, reduces noise, provides healthy air and a place for people and pets to play

Careers – Golf course superintendent, athletic fields supervisor, groundskeeper,

Nursery Management A nursery is a place where plants are

grown or sold for use in landscapes or for the production of food

Provides an opportunity for people to purchase a variety of plants for a variety of uses.

Careers – Growers and production managers, Sales and management

Arboriculture Cultivation and care of trees and shrubs Trees add shade and beauty to a

landscape, provide cooler temperatures and help clean the air

Careers - Arborist

Food Crop ProductionGrowing and using plants for the production

of food Olericulture Pomology Viticulture

Olericulture Producing, harvesting, storing,

processing and marketing of vegetables Provides nourishment for people Careers – Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and

marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,

Pomology Producing, harvesting, storing,

processing and marketing of fruits and nuts

Provides nourishment for people Careers - Growers, farm managers, Ag sales and

marketing, field advisors, supervisors of storage, field advisors for allied industries such as production machinery,

Viticulture Science, study and production of grapes Provides grapes and wines for human

consumption Careers – Grower, wine maker, harvester, cellar

supervisor, and lab technician