Horticulture -

“the art and science of growing flowers, fruits, vegetables, trees and shrubs resulting in the development of the minds and emotions of individuals, the enrichment and health of communities, and the integration of the ‘garden’ in the breadth of modern civilization.” (Diane Relf, Prof of Horticulture at Virginia Polytechnic University)

Resources:

The Rose's Kiss - A Natural History of Flowers by Perter Bernhardt
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World by Michael Pollan

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