Gardening

“Gardening” is more than just getting your hands dirty. For you as an ESL learner, it's a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary and improve your English comprehension. As your garden flourishes, you can discuss its growth with neighbors, exchanging tips and expanding your conversational skills. Plus, gardening connects you to your local community and cultural practices related to food and sustainability. Think of it this way, today’s vocabulary will be the nourishment needed to see your speaking skills blossom. Let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

• 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Gardening.

• 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

• Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

1. Harvest

📚 DEFINITION

To gather ripe fruits, vegetables, or herbs from a garden.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. It's time to harvest the tomatoes when they turn red and juicy.

2. The joy of harvesting homegrown vegetables is a rewarding experience for many gardeners.

3. The harvest season varies depending on the type of plant and your local climate.

2. Seedling

📚 DEFINITION

A young plant that has just sprouted from a seed.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Once seedlings have developed several sets of leaves, you can transplant them into larger pots or your garden bed.

2. Delicate seedlings need protection from strong winds and harsh sunlight.

3. Growing your own seedlings from seeds is a cost-effective way to start your garden.

3. Dormant

📚 DEFINITION

In a state of inactivity during the winter or other unfavorable conditions.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Many plants become dormant in the winter, when they stop growing and conserve energy.

2. During their dormant period, some plants may lose their leaves or appear dead.

3. It's important to avoid overwatering dormant plants as they require less moisture.

4. Blooming

📚 DEFINITION

To produce flowers.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. My roses are blooming beautifully this year thanks to the mild weather.

2. The garden is bursting with color as all the spring flowers are blooming.

3. Knowing the blooming time of different plants helps you plan your garden for a continuous display of color.

5. Vining

📚 DEFINITION

Describes a plant that climbs or trails and needs support to grow upright.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Tomatoes and peas are vining plants that require stakes or trellises to grow properly.

2. Clematis is a beautiful vining flower that can add vertical interest to your garden.

3. Choosing the right support system depends on the weight and growth habit of your vining plant.

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