horticultural
adj.relating to the study or activity of growing garden plants, fruits, and vegetables. You use this word when talking about the science or art of gardening.
adj.relating to the science, art, or practice of cultivating garden plants, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. Typically used in technical or professional contexts rather than casual conversation.
“The city is famous for its beautiful horticultural show.”
“The university offers a horticultural degree for students interested in sustainable greenhouse management and plant breeding.”
“The estate's horticultural collection includes several rare tropical species that require precise climate control to survive the harsh northern winters.”
Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'society', 'display', or 'expertise'.
“Research by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) found that people who garden every day report higher wellbeing and lower stress levels , external .”
“Photograph: Helen Murray Khouri may rage at the state of the world, but in her own little horticultural corner of it she has “a beautiful life”.”
From horticulture + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.