Type: Activity
Description: Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. This activity can be performed for various purposes, including producing food, creating aesthetically pleasing environments, and improving mental well-being. Gardening involves a wide range of tasks such as soil preparation, planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and pest control.
Attributes:
- Purpose:
- Aesthetic enhancement
- Food production
- Recreational activity
- Mental and physical health benefits
- Scope:
- Home gardening
- Community gardening
- Urban gardening
- Vertical gardening
- Tools:
- Shovel
- Trowel
- Pruners
- Watering can
- Garden hose
- Gloves
- Plants:
- Vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, carrots)
- Fruits (e.g., apples, strawberries)
- Flowers (e.g., roses, tulips)
- Herbs (e.g., basil, mint)
- Trees and shrubs
Relationships:
- Related Activities:
- Landscaping: The broader practice of designing and maintaining outdoor areas, which may include gardening as a component.
- Horticulture: The science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.
- Agriculture: The cultivation of soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life.
- Practitioners:
- Gardeners: Individuals who engage in gardening activities, either professionally or as a hobby.
- Horticulturists: Specialists in the science and art of growing plants, often providing expertise in gardening practices.
