cultivation

socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; "her cultivation was remarkable"

(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

the process of fostering the growth of something; "the cultivation of bees for honey"

the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)