Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants, typically in a backyard or other outdoor space. It can involve a wide range of activities, including planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control.
Gardening can be done for a variety of reasons, including to produce food, to beautify the landscape, or simply for the enjoyment of tending to plants.
There are many different types of gardens, including vegetable gardens, flower gardens, herb gardens, and fruit gardens. The type of garden that is right for you will depend on your interests and the climate in which you live.
Some common vegetables that are grown in a garden include tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and lettuce. Flowers that can be grown include roses, daisies, and sunflowers. Herbs that are common in a garden include rosemary, basil, and mint.
Many people think of gardening as a hobby that costs you money. However, if you use the right plants gardening can actually save you more than it costs in a variety of ways. In this article, we’ll explain how you can use gardening to save yourself money. Whether you want to grow food, flowers, or …
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Elephant ear is a broadly used common name for plants in the aroid (Araceae) family with large heart-shaped leaves. Most plants in the genera Alocasia, Colocasia, and Xanthosoma are referred to as elephant ear plants. Elephant ear sap contains asparagine, calcium oxalate, and saponins which are toxic to humans and other mammals[4]. Elephant ears are …
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Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) is an annual, cool-season crop in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Though they aren’t particularly hard to grow, they need a lot of nutrients. Broccoli companion plants can help improve its growth and reduce nutrient and pest issues. Broccoli was created by carefully crossbreeding other brassica crops. It was first cultivated …
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Carrots (Daucus carota subspecies sativus) are a popular biennial root vegetable. They are a member of the Apiaceae family that can be planted and harvested in as little as 90 days. Carrot companion plants can help improve their growth significantly. Carrots originated in Central Asia and have been cultivated by humans since 3000 BC. Carrots …
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Sylvester Palm Trees, scientific name Phoenix sylvestris, are date palms native to India. These tall, majestic trees have been grown in gardens and landscapes for centuries. That’s in part because growing sylvester palm trees is relatively simple. With the right care and maintenance, these wild date palms will reach heights up to 50′ to 60′ …
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Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a perennial fruit in the Rosaceae family. Though it is often referred to as a berry, botanically speaking it’s an aggregate accessory fruit. Human consumption of wild strawberries dates back to the Roman era when they were used medicinally. The woodland (Fragaria vesca) strawberry was the first to be cultivated …
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Rhubarb (Rheum spp.) is an herbaceous perennial member of the family Polygonaceae. The leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid which is toxic to humans. The stems have very low levels of oxalic acid, making them edible. The exact origin of today’s garden rhubarb is unknown. Wild rhubarb has been used for medicinal purposes for …
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Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a tropical perennial in the nightshade family. They produce a large purple fruit that is used as a vegetable in the kitchen. Many eggplant growing issues can be improved by using eggplant companion plants. The origin of eggplants isn’t known but evidence suggests it came from India, Africa, or South Asia. …
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is an annual, vining fruit in the Cucurbitaceae family. Though cucumbers are technically fruits, they are used as vegetables in the kitchen. Humans have been growing cucumbers for at least 3,000 years. Their cultivation began in India and the Romans brought them over to Europe. Cucumbers lost their popularity in England sometime …
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Onion (Allium cepa) is a perennial plant member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Though they’re perennials, they are treated as annuals in the garden. When you harvest the onion bulb to eat, it won’t grow back. Evidence suggests that onions were grown as early as 5000 BC. They originated somewhere in Asia, but the exact location …
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