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.
The strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is the tomato of the berry world, with vast differences in flavor between the common […]
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Lavender, also known as Lavandula angustifolia or English lavender, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean. It is famous
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The poet Pablo Neruda fittingly referred to watermelons as the “green whale of summer” in his poem, “Ode to the
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Hydrangeas or hortensias originate from various regions of North America, South America, and Asia. The Hydrangea genus comprises over 75
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There are many reasons for why your plant leaves are yellowing, and identifying the exact cause of the problem may
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There are many advantages to starting seeds indoors. Including saving money, getting organic produce, being able to experiment with interesting
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If you’ve ever strolled through a farmer’s market, you may be surprised to find tomatoes that aren’t red like the
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Chefs and gardeners overwhelmingly favor heirloom tomatoes for their unique variations vs. the more traditional red, thick-skinned, hybrid supermarket tomato.
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