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.
Tiny Tim Tomato plants, Lycopersicon esculentum, are perfect for urban gardeners! They can grow in containers and hanging baskets indoors and outdoors. The determinate bush-style plant also doesn’t need any staking, and cages are optional. If you’re looking for an apartment-friendly edible plant, consider growing Tiny Tim Tomatoes! GIY Plants is here to breakdown everything …
Cosmo flowers, also known as cosmos, are popular garden plants that come in many colors. While the beauty of cosmo flowers is undeniable, the symbolism of these flowers can also hold deep meaning. Throughout history, cosmo flowers have been used for various purposes, from traditional medicine to cultural celebrations. In this article, we will explore …
Electroculture gardening is the use of electricity in agriculture to improve production. Electroculture is sometimes spelled electro-culture or electro culture. Many electroculture experiments have proven electricity can increase plant growth. However, scientists still aren’t exactly sure why electric currents improve plant growth. Electroculture research began centuries ago but is still in its infancy. Many research …
Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo subsp. pepo) is an annual vegetable crop. It is a member of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. Though it is referred to as a vegetable in the kitchen, spaghetti squash is a fruit. Unlike patty pan squash, spaghetti squash is a winter squash. Winter squash is harvested when they are mature. This …
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If you’re thinking about what to plant in the spring, you may want to consider growing cabbage. The Celts of Western Europe made cabbage popular, and we can see why [1]. That’s because it’s easy to grow, delicious, and can be propagated repeatedly. If you want to grow this sustainable and tasty cruciferous vegetable, keep …
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Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a specific variety of summer squash. This annual, herbaceous plant is a member of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). Zucchini plants live from 90 to about 150 days depending on the climate. Bush varieties can reach a size of 3.5 feet tall and up to 4 feet wide. Vining varieties can grow …
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Turnips (Brassica rapa) make a wonderful addition to vegetable gardens. Also, they are incredibly easy to grow. You can have a ready to harvest crop in as little as 35 days, depending on the variety you choose. But what makes this plant even more interesting than its sweet and earthy flavor is its history! It’s …
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Growing onions has been an art for over the last 5000 years, possibly originating in either Central Asia, Iran, or Pakistan. But in today’s time, the flavorful root vegetable is cultivated in six of the seven continents[1]. If you want to grow onion plants in your home garden, you have come to the right place! …
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Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is an annual vegetable and member of the mustard family (Brassicaceae). It is a specific variety of wild cabbage that has a genetic mutation. This mutation causes the inflorescence meristem to form dense, white, edible clusters. Mutations found in wild cabbage plants have led to the development of other cultivars. …
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Growing pumpkin plants can be a fun way to prepare for the fall season. That is because the large orange squash is a staple of the North American home during the crisp cool season. Although, the art of growing pumpkins has been around since 3500 B.C.. To learn about growing this winter squash along with …
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