Gardening Glossary

verb to place a dead body in a grave or tomb

• The archaeologists carefully excavated the ancient tomb to uncover and study the burial artifacts.
• I need to bury this secret deep down and never speak of it again.
• Let's bury the hatchet and move on from this argument.
• She tried to bury her feelings for him, but they kept resurfacing.

verb to prepare and work on (land) in order to raise crops; to promote or improve the growth of (plants) by labor and attention

adjective refined and well-educated; cultured

• The farmer cultivated the land to grow a variety of crops.
• My grandma cultivated a beautiful garden in her backyard.
• I'm trying to cultivate a new group of friends at school.
• She cultivated a love for literature from a young age.

noun a deciduous tree or plant

adjective shedding its leaves annually

• The deciduous trees in the park shed their leaves in the autumn.
• I love how the deciduous trees look in the fall when their leaves change color.
• Check out those leaf-dropping trees, they're deciduous!
• Just like the deciduous trees shed their leaves, we must let go of things that no longer serve us.

noun a small, sharp implement used for cutting or piercing

verb to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., with a tool or machine

• Archaeologists carefully dig through layers of soil to uncover ancient artifacts.
• I really dig the new song by that band.
• I heard she's digging that new guy she met at the party.
• She had to dig deep to find the courage to speak up in front of the large crowd.

noun Flora refers to the plant life of a particular region or period.

adjective Flora can also be used as an adjective to describe things related to plants or plant life.

• The local botanist is conducting a study on the diverse flora of the region.
• I love taking walks in the park and admiring all the beautiful flora.
• Check out the cool flora in this garden, it's so lush!
• The flora of ideas in her mind was constantly growing and evolving.

noun a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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• The botanist carefully studied each part of the flower to understand its structure and function.
• I picked a beautiful flower from the garden to give to my mom.
• That new restaurant is in full bloom, it's the flower of the neighborhood right now.
• Her smile was like a flower blooming in the midst of chaos, bringing beauty and hope to all around her.

noun a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

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• The garden was filled with vibrant flowers of all different colors.
• I love picking wildflowers on my hikes.
• Those flowers are totally lit, bro.
• Her kindness bloomed like a beautiful flower in a barren land.

noun leafy vegetables, especially those eaten as a staple food

adjective relating to the color green or the environment

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• The chef prepared a delicious salad with fresh greens from the garden.
• I love adding some greens to my sandwich for an extra crunch.
• Let's grab some greens and make a smoothie for breakfast.
• Taking a walk in the park always helps to clear my mind and refresh my greens.

adjective describing a plant that has a non-woody stem and dies down to the ground at the end of the growing season

• The herbaceous plants in the garden require regular watering and sunlight.
• She loves growing herbaceous plants in her backyard.
• I heard that herbaceous plants are easy to take care of, even for beginners.
• His writing style is like a herbaceous garden, full of fresh and lively descriptions.

noun a single unit of a flower's corolla, usually colorful and fragrant

• The delicate petal of the rose is a symbol of beauty and fragility.
• She loves to press flowers and save each colorful petal in her journal.
• That dress is so pretty, it's like wearing a petal!
• The petal of hope bloomed in her heart, despite the challenges she faced.

noun the act of placing seeds or young plants in the ground to grow

verb the act of placing seeds or young plants in the ground to grow

• The farmers are diligently planting crops in the fields.
• We're gonna start planting the flowers in the garden tomorrow.
• Let's get our hands dirty and start planting some veggies.
• Planting the seeds of knowledge in young minds is crucial for their growth.

noun a collection of shrubs or small bushes, especially when growing in a designed area such as a garden or park

• The landscaper carefully pruned the shrubbery to maintain its shape and health.
• I love how the shrubbery in our garden adds a touch of greenery to the space.
• Let's hang out by the shrubbery and have a picnic.
• The secrecy surrounding the deal was as thick as the shrubbery in the garden.

verb to have a tendency or inclination towards a particular action or behavior

• People tend to follow established social norms in public settings.
• I tend to procrastinate when it comes to doing my homework.
• She tends to flake out on plans at the last minute.
• His mind tends to wander when he's not fully engaged in a conversation.

noun a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form, that stretches out and twines around any suitable support.

• The tendril of the plant delicately wrapped around the trellis for support.
• I love how the tendril of the vine curls around anything it can grab onto.
• That tendril is like a clingy ex, always trying to hold on.
• His tendril of influence reached far and wide within the organization.

adjective Describing a state of being overgrown with weeds or not properly maintained.

• The garden was left unweeded for weeks, causing the plants to struggle for sunlight and nutrients.
• My backyard is looking pretty unweeded right now, I really need to get out there and do some gardening.
• I can't believe how unweeded this place is, it's like a jungle out here!
• Her mind felt cluttered and unweeded, filled with thoughts that needed to be sorted through and cleared out.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information on how, when, where, or to what extent an action is done

• The bread became soggily after being left out in the rain.
• I hate when my cereal gets soggily from sitting in milk too long.
• The chips were soggily from being in the bag for too long.
• Her spirits felt soggily after receiving the bad news.

noun a part of a flower that protects the developing bud before it opens

• The sepal is the outer part of a flower that protects the developing bud.
• The sepal is like the flower's protective shield.
• That sepal thingy on the flower looks kinda cool.
• Just like the sepal shields the flower, she always protects her friends.

noun aaron's-beards

• The botanical name for Aaron's-beards is Aruncus dioicus.
• Aaron's-beards are blooming beautifully in the garden.
• I love how fluffy Aaron's-beards look in the yard.
• The white flowers of Aaron's-beards resemble a cascade of tiny beards.