Excellent Glossary for Beginners! in Basic Glossary for Beginning Gardeners

By Sharon
October 8, 2013

New gardeners often hear words that are unfamiliar to them. Here's a short list of basic gardening terms and their definitions.

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flaflwrgrl

Oct 7, 2013 6:28 PM CST

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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

This is wonderful Sharon & should help beginner gardeners immensely!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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fiwit

Oct 7, 2013 6:33 PM CST

Name: Mary
My little patch of paradise (Zone 7b)
Gardening dilettante, that's me!

thumbed and starred, my friend...thumbed and starred

Northwest Georgia Daylily Society
I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week.
My yard marches to the beat of a bohemian drummer...

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flaflwrgrl

Oct 7, 2013 6:44 PM CST

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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Yes, & I got a newbie today on the welcoming committee who said he came here to learn & I am going to send him a link to the article.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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Sharon

Oct 7, 2013 6:48 PM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

Thanks ladies, and Ann I hope it is helpful to the newbie!

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Samigal

Oct 7, 2013 7:10 PM CST

Name: Pegi Putnam
Norwalk, Ca. zone 10b

Great article, printed it out because you never know when a friend needs information. Your articles are always great.

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angele

Oct 7, 2013 7:22 PM CST

Name: A.m.

so helpful!

| @angele | Post #494851 (6)

woofie

Oct 7, 2013 7:57 PM CST

Name: woofie
NE WA (Zone 5a)

A very nice addition to our much needed "Glossary" feature! Good job!

We take so many terms for granted, not realizing that not everyone is familiar with them!

Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid.

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canadanna

Oct 7, 2013 9:38 PM CST

Name: Anna
North Texas (Zone 8a)

woofie said:A very nice addition to our much needed "Glossary" feature! Good job! We take so many terms for granted, not realizing that not everyone is familiar with them!

I agree! Good for "oldbies" too. I need reminders about biennial

| @canadanna | Post #494909 (8)

vic

Oct 8, 2013 2:46 AM CST

Name: Vicki
North Carolina

Bravo Sharon! Every gardener needs this

NATIONAL GARDENING ASSOCIATION ~ Garden Art ~ Purslane & Portulaca ~

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blue23rose

Oct 8, 2013 4:39 AM CST

Name: Vickie
southern Indiana (Zone 6b)

Great job, Sharon! The vocabulary related to gardening can be overwhelming, but this list is a great start for a beginning gardener. And I learned a new word too-bolting

May all your weeds be wildflowers. ~Author Unknown

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Sharon

Oct 8, 2013 9:28 AM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

Glad you all think the glossary will be helpful. I'm sure there are even more basic terms that should be included, but maybe this is a start. I hope eventually we have a 'glossary' tab that we can open at will right here on ATP. There's always something new to be learned about gardening.

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Lynn0805

Oct 8, 2013 9:53 AM CST

Name: Lynn
Lockport, IL (Zone 5b)

Hi Sharon...This "newbie" very much appreciates your basic gardening terminology list. Looking forward to learning so much from this great website and it's wonderfully helpful members! Thanks so much!

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Sharon

Oct 8, 2013 9:59 AM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

Hi Lynn!

It's so good to have you with us, and it's for sure you will find an answer to just about anything you ask here at ATP. It's also for sure you won't be a 'newbie' for very long around here. Welcome to All Things Plants!

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flaflwrgrl

Oct 8, 2013 11:34 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Lovely avatar Lynn!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #495052 (14)

Sharon

Oct 8, 2013 12:05 PM CST

Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)

Isn't it pretty? I just keep looking at it, love the hummer, but also love the red!

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rocklady

Oct 8, 2013 1:32 PM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

Great glossary for beginners, Sharon, especially with pictures.

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

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flaflwrgrl

Oct 8, 2013 1:44 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Sharon said:Isn't it pretty? I just keep looking at it, love the hummer, but also love the red!

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

| @flaflwrgrl | Post #495119 (17)

rocklady

Oct 8, 2013 2:17 PM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

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