Horticulture
/ˈhɔːr.tɪˌkʌl.tʃər/noun
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, horticulture was linked to religious practices, believing the act of gardening could appease deities and ensure bountiful harvests.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ker-
“to grow, to be fruitful”
Latin
Latin
cultura
“cultivation, tilling, care (related to agriculture)”
Latin
Latin
hortus
“garden, enclosed area for growing plants”
Old French
Old French
horticulture
“the cultivation of gardens and plants”
Modern English
English
horticulture
“the practice and science of garden cultivation and management”