in the garden
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In the Garden
In the Garden
Nature Vocabulary
How do you feel when you take care of a garden? Are there any
psychological benefits to caring for a garden?
Have you always had a green thumb or is this a skill you developed
though experience and practice?
The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side is a popular saying
we use in the US.
Ex: My job is so stressful. I wish I could own my own business like Claire.
Claire may seem to have an easier time, but she is responsible for
marketing, human resources, accounting and managing her staff.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
Flowers & Plant Names
You can plant these in order to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables
This is the part of the flower that
helps water travel up the plant
St____________
Stem
These colorful, soft parts of the flower are what create the Bulb.
These are called the P______________
Petals
*These are often used as decoration for proposals, weddings or
romantic occasions.
This is attached to the stem
by a small branch. These are
sometimes edible They are
L______________
Leaf / Leaves
This part of the plant is underground and
accepts many minerals and nutrients,
including water to help the plant grow.
Its the R________________
Roots
These are a popular, symbolic flower often sent for
many different occasions. They are R_________
Roses
Love
Sorry/friendship
Gratitude/Thanks
Sympathy
These desert plants dont need much
water to survive. They are C_________
Cactus
This flower is famously grown in Holland. They are
often a symbol of Spring Time.
They are T______________
Tulips
This colorful vine orginionally came from South
America. They are easy to grow in warm
climates.
Bougainvillea
Now, a popular gift and indoor
plant decoration, O_________
come in many colors, shapes
and sizes.
Orchids
These plants grow well
in tropical climates and
smell very fragrant.
L__________
Lily
These are usually pulled
from gardens they grow
naturally and quickly!
Weeds
A smaller tree close to the ground without a
trunk they can be cut and shaped into many
formations. B_________
Bush / Shrub
This can be soft or dry, green or yellow
and covers a yard/lawn:
G___________
Grass
These plants are often used in cooking. They smell fresh and
have strong flavors. H_____________
Herbs
We can add this herb is salads, lemonade, and tea. Many soaps, and
lotions are made from this ingredient. M_______________
Mint
This ingredient is often used in Cha Ca La
Vong
Dill
This ingredient is often added to many soups and salads. They have
a very distinctive taste that people either Love or Hate.
C___________________
Vietnamese Coriander
Cilantro / Coriander
This herb is often
used in soups,
salads & stir-fries
W___________
Watercress
This leaf is often served with sushi or added in
soups. P_____________
Perilla Leaf
You can see this often served with
Pho noodles. *its quite expensive in the
US.
Sawtooth
This citrus-tasting herb is usually added in Soups. like
Mi Quang. F_________ Herb
Fish Herb
Tools & Supplies
If you dont have a lot of space to garden
on land, you can create a garden in..
P____________
Pots / Planters
If your floor space is limited, you can HANG flowers
in a Hanging ____________ or B____________
Hanging pot / basket
A space of land is simple called a P_________
A Plot (of land)
This is a special area, sometimes raised, for gardening or plants
Flower Bed
This is an area of grass.
Yard / Lawn
You can use this when you dont have a water source outside, or you
are watering small plantsW________ C___________
Watering can
If youre watering a lawn or a large garden area, you
should use a W_________ H___________
water hose (and sprinkler)
This chemical can boost
the strength of your plants
as well as the speed and
size of their growth.
F_______________
Fertilizer (chemical or Organic)
If you want to make all-natural fertilizer, you can save
your discarded vegetable cuttings, fruit peels, egg
shells, etc. to create C__________________.
Compost
When we compost, this creates
very healthy S____________ that
will be full of vitamins, minerals
and worms.
Soil / Dirt
Dirt + Water = M_________
Mud
This dog is very muddy!
When people landscape their garden,
they often create a P______________
with St__________ or Br______________ so
that people can walk through the garden
Pathway (made from stones / brick)
Walkway
Gardening Verbs
To Dig (a hole)
To plant (seeds)
To Bloom
To Spray / (or water)
This is what happens
to plants when they
dont have enough
water or sunlight..
They D__________
To die
These people are doing
what action to the flower
and fruit?
P
To pick (a flower / fruit)
When you need
to clear small
rocks / weeds
from grass, and
make soil loose..
we can R______
the soil
To rake (the ground / soil / dirt)
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