1. Plant Science Curriculum
Lesson 7
Introduction to Horticulture

2. Objective 1
Define
horticulture
and
its relationship to
agriculture.

3. What is horticulture?
Horticulture is the science and art involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing and marketing of flowers, turf, vegetables, fruits, nuts and ornamental plants.
How is horticulture
art? Science?

4. What is agriculture?
Agriculture is defined as the activities involved with the production of plants and animals and related supplies, services, mechanics, products, processing and marketing.

5. How are horticulture and agriculture related?
Do these industries coexist?
Are they ever in conflict? Why?

6. Objective 2
Describe the different types of horticulture in Colorado and the United States .

7. There are two main types of horticulture
Food Crop Horticulture
Ornamental Horticulture

8. Let’s explore this diverse industry…
Create a 3-4 minute report and visual poster on each of the following areas of the horticulture industry.
floriculture
landscape horticulture
interiorscaping
turf production and maintenance
arboriculture.
olericulture
pomology

9. Great Job! Give yourselves a high five!
Let’s review what we have learned today by playing a little bit of Jeopardy!
Get involved in this
great industry –
HORTICULTURE!