Horticulture

Horticulture is the art,science, & business of cultivating plants for food, comfort & beauty. Horticulture focuses on high value crops that usually require more intensive management. Horticulture is a broad field. -Pomology the study & cultivation of fruit & nuts./- Olericulture, Vegetable production. From backyard gardens to massive glasshouse operations./- Floriculture. Bedding plants, cutflowers & potted plants./- Landscape horticulture. Design & maitenancoe of parks & gardens. Improoves enviroment & aesthetics.                                            Why it matters/- Horticulture is not just flowers & aesthetics. It involves health & sustainability. Nutrition provides vitamins & minerals found in fruit & vegetables. There is significant research into Horticultural therapy e.g using gardening to improve mental health  & physical rehabilitation