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Lorain County
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Horticulture

Last modified 2006-12-28 11:09

Welcome To The Lorain County Extension
Horticulture Pages

A resource for gardening, landscaping and nursery businesses.

What is Horticulture?

Horticulture is defined as:
The science and art of growing fruit, flowers, ornamental plants, and vegetables.
OR
The science of cultivating plants.

This includes farming, landscaping and gardening for both homeowners and commercial businesses.

The Horticulture program in Lorain County falls into three categories:


Consumer Horticulture addresses questions and concerns from homeowners about landscape and gardening questions and concerns.

Commercial Horticulture provides links and useful information for businesses in the green industry-- landscapers, garden centers, turf care professionals and nurseries.

Master Gardener pages will provide information about the Master Gardener program in Lorain County.  Master Gardener volunteers undergo horticulture training and continuing education.  With this background they provide educational resources and programs to consumers in the county.