National Gardening Day
National Gardening Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 14th. The day celebrates gardening and encourages people to get outside and start planting.
National Gardening Day was founded by Cool Springs Press (a leading publisher of best-selling gardening books) in 2018 to celebrate the hobby of gardening and to encourage gardeners to share their knowledge. It was created as a day of encouragement so gardeners could begin their gardening journey and encourage more people to start a garden and enjoy the many health and social benefits.
Gardening has been a popular pastime for thousands of years, with evidence of gardens dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Babylon, and Persia. Over time, gardening has become increasingly popular and has evolved into a diverse and complex hobby.
National Gardening Day celebrates all aspects of gardening, from growing fruits and vegetables to planting flowers and creating beautiful outdoor spaces. It is an opportunity to inspire people to get their hands dirty, get outdoors, and enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature.
To celebrate National Gardening Day, people worldwide participate in various events and activities, including community clean-up efforts, educational programs, and gardening workshops. These events are designed to promote gardening and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved and start planting.
See also: Apartment Gardening For Beginners.
National Gardening Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 14th to promote gardening and encourage people to enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature. The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of gardening and its benefits to mental and physical health and inspire people around the world to get outside and start planting.
How to celebrate:
- Sign up for a gardening course or join a community garden.
- Visit your local garden centre.
- Find the right book, guide, or resources about how to start and maintain a garden.
- Organize a seed and perennial plant swap.
- Celebrate a special gardener by getting them a card, seeds or book to help them improve their gardening skills or experience.
- Teach a child to garden – it is a good way to teach them responsibility, patience and nurturing.
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Fun Facts:
- The earliest known decorative gardens go back to Ancient Egypt.
- In the 17th century, the demand for tulip bulbs was worth more than gold.
- Gardening benefits both physical and mental health. It relieves stress and improves mood, concentration, and focus.
- Vanilla flavouring comes from the pod of an orchid.
- The titan arum’s flower is the largest unbranched flower in the world and can reach up to 15 feet tall.
- Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family.
- A sunflower contains 1000 to 2000 individual seeds.
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