National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture
growing a healthy world through the art, science and business of plants, gardens and landscapes
Cultivate Healthy, Connected and Engaged Communities
Recognize Consumer Horticulture as a Driver of the Agricultural Economy
Restore, Protect, & Conserve Natural Resources Through Consumer Horticulture Research and Education
Consumer horticulture is the cultivation, use and enjoyment of plants, gardens, landscapes and related horticultural items to the benefit of individuals, communities and the environment. These activities rely on the understanding and application of the art and science of horticulture.
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