Fun Facts: All about gardening

Planting trees, flowers or vegetables is a fun and rewarding activity. All you need are a few simple gardening tools, seedlings, seeds or bulbs, along with some good soil, fresh water and some patience — Mother Nature tends to do the rest.
Preparing the soil
Vegetable and flower gardens do best in cultivated soil. Soil needs to be dug up and turned with a shovel, with weeds and rocks removed. Regularly working the soil and adding organic matter, such as compost or manure, will help drainage and create a rich, loose soil — perfect for growing. If you are planting in containers, use a good-quality potting soil.
Water
Plants need water to grow. When there is not enough rain, it is important to water your plants. But it is just as important not to overwater. Some plants tell you they need water by looking very sad and limp.
Seeds & seedlings
You can plant seeds directly into the garden, or you can start your seeds indoors and transplant them as established seedlings. Some vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers, take several months to mature from seed, so many gardeners either start their own plants indoors or purchase seedlings from the nursery.Most seed packages provide information on whether to seed directly in the garden or if they should be started indoors.
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is how plants eat. Plants breathe in carbon dioxide and use sunlight and the water absorbed by their roots to produce sugar and oxygen.
The harvest
One of the best things about gardening is enjoying the fruits (or flowers) of your labour. If you have grown too much for your own use, consider giving a flower bouquet or veggie basket to someone who will enjoy it.—[email protected]