ESL Ecolingual: Learn English through Nature

 Flower gardens (Beginner A1)

 Vocabulary


1. Perennial/ 2. Annual/ 3. Crucial/ 4. Worth mentioning/ 5. Transplant/ 6. Purchase


1. Perennial: a plant that lives for more than two years and usually produces flowers annually.

Sample sentence: My garden is full of perennial flowers like daffodils that bloom every year.

2. Annual: : a plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season and dies after.

Sample sentence: I planted some annual flowers like marigolds in my garden because I wanted some bright colors for the summer.

3. Crucial:: extremely important.

Sample sentence: It is crucial to water your plants regularly.

4. Worth mentioning: something that is important to be mentioned.

Sample sentence: It is worth mentioning that some plants need more sunlight than others

5. Transplant: to move something from one location to another.

Sample sentence: I decided to transplant my tomato seedlings into larger pots.

6. Purchase: to buy something

Sample sentence: I went to the store to purchase fertilizer for my plants.

Listening

 Flower gardens

Flower gardens are amazing to create. Many people put a lot of effort into growing vegetables but may dedicate less time to their flowers. However, it is well known that most people like flowers, and some are even eager to create a flower garden as soon as the spring season arrives. This is actually a great way to enjoy nature!

Learning how to prepare the soil, sow the seeds, deal with garden pests, and choose the appropriate fertilizer is crucial. Some of the best flowers for beginners to grow are Love-in-a-Mist, Mignonette, Nasturtium, and Poppies.

It is worth mentioning that some flowers grow more quickly than others, and some cannot be transplanted. Flowers are split into perennials, annuals, and biennials. While annual flowers bloom the first year, some perennials may take more time to bloom. Even if it is late in the season, you can still purchase some types of flowers and care for them in your garden.

Both annuals and perennials make excellent borders. It is important to plan and imagine how your garden will look when the flowers bloom. This will assist you in making the right color choices and prevent pairing flowers that don't complement each other. With a little effort, anyone can create a lovely flower garden.

 Comprehension questions

1. What are some of the best flowers for beginners to grow?

Answer: Mignonette, Nasturtium, and Poppies are some of the best flowers for beginners to grow.

2. What should you consider when planning your flower garden?

Answer: When planning your flower garden, you should consider how the garden will look when the flowers bloom.

3. 3. What is the difference between annual and perennial?

Answer: Annual flowers complete their life cycle in one growing season, while perennial flowers live longer and produce flowers annually.

 Reading

 Flower gardens

Flower gardens are amazing to create. Many people put a lot of effort into growing vegetables but may dedicate less time to their flowers. However, it is well known that most people like flowers, and some are even eager to create a flower garden as soon as the spring season arrives. This is actually a great way to enjoy nature!

Learning how to prepare the soil, sow the seeds, deal with garden pests, and choose the appropriate fertilizer is crucial. Some of the best flowers for beginners to grow are Love-in-a-Mist, Mignonette, Nasturtium, and Poppies.

It is worth mentioning that some flowers grow more quickly than others, and some cannot be transplanted. Flowers are split into perennials, annuals, and biennials. While annual flowers bloom the first year, some perennials may take more time to bloom. Even if it is late in the season, you can still purchase some types of flowers and care for them in your garden.

Both annuals and perennials make excellent borders. It is important to plan and imagine how your garden will look when the flowers bloom. This will assist you in making the right color choices and prevent pairing flowers that don't complement each other. With a little effort, anyone can create a lovely flower garden.

 Quick grammar

1- While annual flowers bloom the first year, some perennials could take more time to bloom.

Grammatical explanation: The sentence uses the conjunction "while" to introduce a dependent clause that contrasts with the main clause.

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2- Even if it is late in the season, you can still purchase some type of flowers and care for them in your garden.

Grammatical explanation: The sentence uses a conditional clause ("Even if it is late in the season") to introduce a scenario that is being described.



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 Discussion

1- What are some of the benefits of having a flower garden?

Key elements: Opportunity to enjoy nature/ Create a beautiful and relaxing space/Attracting pollinators... .

2- How can gardening be made more accessible to people?

Key elements: Container gardening/ Community gardens/ Vertical gardening..

3- What are some common challenges that people face when starting a garden? How these challenges can be overcome?

Key elements: Pests/ lack of space/ These challenges can be overcome by doing research/ Seeking advice from experienced gardeners.