What is Horticulture?

Horticulture is the science and art of growing high-value landscape, greenhouse, orchard, and garden crops.

Why study Horticulture?  

The horticulture industry provides society with foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, and spices, and with aesthetically pleasing landscapes surrounding buildings and in parks, zoos, golf courses, and public gardens. With so much interest today in the environment, health, and recreation, the demand for professional horticulturists will continue to increase.