horticulture
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horticulture
The commercial or scientific cultivation of plants such as vegetables, fruit, ornamental plants, and woody plants. It includes both production and the design of gardens and green spaces.
Er hat eine Ausbildung im Gartenbau gemacht und spezialisiert sich auf seltene Rosenarten.
He trained in horticulture and specializes in rare varieties of roses.
The word 'Gartenbau' (horticulture) is made up of 'Garten' (garden) and 'Bau' (building/construction). 'Bau' is derived from the verb 'bauen' (to build), which is used here in the sense of 'anbauen' (to grow/cultivate) or 'kultivieren' (to cultivate). So it describes the cultivation of gardens.
Der professionelle Gartenbau erfordert viel Fachwissen.
Professional horticulture requires a lot of specialized knowledge.
'Gartenbau' (horticulture) usually refers to professional, scientific, or commercial work with plants. For private gardening as a hobby, words like 'Gärtnern' (gardening) or 'Gartenarbeit' (garden work/gardening) are more commonly used.
Sie studiert Gartenbau an der Universität.
She is studying horticulture at university.
Common combinations in a professional context are 'eine Ausbildung im Gartenbau machen' (to train in horticulture), 'Gartenbau studieren' (to study horticulture), or 'im Gartenbau tätig sein' (to work in horticulture).
Viele Betriebe in der Region sind im Gartenbau tätig.
Many businesses in the region work in horticulture.
nursery / gardening
“Gartenbau” and “Gärtnerei” can both be associated with the professional cultivation of plants. “Gartenbau” refers to the professional or scientific field, while “Gärtnerei” usually means the business where plants are grown and sold. When talking about the industry, “Gartenbau” is appropriate; when referring to the business, use “Gärtnerei”.
Meine Schwester arbeitet im Gartenbau und plant Anlagen für verschiedene Pflanzen.
My sister works in horticulture and plans landscapes for a variety of plants.
Meine Schwester arbeitet in einer Gärtnerei und verkauft dort verschiedene Pflanzen.
My sister works at a nursery, where she sells a variety of plants.
