4-H Natural Resources
Horticulture
What is horticulture?
Horticulture is the science, business and art of growing and marketing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants. It’s unique among plant sciences because it not only involves science and technology, but it also incorporates art and design principles.
What projects or exhibits can I do with horticulture?
- Visit a local nursery and make a list of the plants that they have available, that you find interesting. They may have books that you can look at as well. Investigate which plants will attract butterflies or hummingbirds.
- Draw a plan of your yard and decide where you might want to plant some flowers that will be beneficial for butterflies, hummingbirds, or other birds. You may want to keep in mind that bees will also like your flowers! Keep a journal of what visits your flowers and when.
Resources about gardening and horticulture
- Order publications or use the online ordering system
- See Them Sprout - Gardening Level A
- Let's Get Growing - Veg. Garden Level 2 grades 6-7
- Take Your Pick - Veg. Garden Level 3 grades 8-10
- Growing Profits - Veg. Garden Level 4 grades 11-12
- Preparing Cut Flowers and House Plants for Exhibit (pdf)
- Home Grounds Planning Worksheet (pdf)
- 4-H Vegetable Garden Project Worksheet (pdf)
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