horticulturist — A person who practices horticulture; someone who cultivates gardens, orchards, or nurseries

a skilled professional carefully examines a young fruit tree sapling, checking its leaves and roots for health. They hold gardening tools while inspecting the plant's growth progress with expert knowledge. The careful examination leads to the person selecting the healthiest seedlings from several options. Their methodical approach results in choosing only the most viable plants for cultivation. A curious visitor watches nearby as greenhouse workers tend to rows of vegetables and flowers in the background. a person who practices horticulture by cultivating gardens, orchards, and nurseries