Unit 1 Horticulture

How is ornamental horticulture defined?

What is the horticultural term for the planting, harvesting, storing, processing, and marketing of fruit and nut crops?

Why are garden centers popular?

oversees the operation of a golf course and its related clubhouse grounds and practice facility

Why was the "green revolution” important to the history of horticulture?

How does landscaping improve the appearance of the land?

Which is an example of a nursery?

How do employers feel about an employee’s ability to learn skills on the job?

professional who teaches horticulture concepts to high school students

What is a scientist called who studies the cultivation of vegetables?

What title is given to someone in charge of the day-to-day tasks involved in producing one or more crops?

Why is a horticultural garden a great place to study plants?

What type of plants had a wholesale value of $1.2 million dollars in 15 states in 2015?

What state in the United States has the highest sales of fruit crops?

What is an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress?

a person trained in the science and art of the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery

person employed in a garden center who assists customers with horticulture knowledge about plants suitable for landscape

What is another way to refer to a botanical garden?

What type of plant is grown for its colorful greenery or leaves?

What is the facility called that is at the heart of the retail nursery industry?

On what do employers often place the most importance when hiring?

someone involved in the sale of bulk cut flowers and related supplies to professionals in the floral trade?

person trained in the science and art of the cultivation of a garden, orchard, or nursery- flowers, fruits, vegetables

Why is horticulture a popular area of interest?

How is the best way to define horticulture?

How does a greenhouse provide a good environment for plant growth?

How might a botanical garden help someone who is trying to learn plant names and species?

cares for established landscapes through mowing, pruning, pest management, fertilizing, mulching?

What is the place or facility called that specializes in starting plants and growing them

A homeowner is concerned about the health of her trees and needs some pruning done. Who should she call?

Which is the best description of an arboretum?

title given to someone who manages a group of plant materials and conduct public service activities for an arboretum