Garden Elements | Garden Activities | Types of Gardens |
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Flowerbed (Parterre de fleurs) (FLOU-er-bed)
A garden area prepared for planting flowers. The colorful flowerbed brightened the garden. Lawn (Pelouse) (LAWN)
An area of grass in a garden or park. The children played on the lush green lawn. Path (Chemin) (PATH)
A way or track laid down for walking. We followed the winding path through the garden. Fence (Clôture) (FENS)
A barrier enclosing an area of ground to mark boundaries or prevent access. The wooden fence surrounded the property. Shed (Remise) (SHED)
A simple roofed structure, typically open at the sides or end, used for storage or shelter. The gardening tools are stored in the shed. Greenhouse (Serre) (GREEN-house)
A building with glass or plastic walls and roof, used for growing plants. Tomatoes thrive in the warm greenhouse. Pond (Étang) (POND)
A small body of still water. The ducks swam peacefully in the garden pond. Vegetable patch (Potager) (VEJ-tuh-bul PATCH)
A small area of land where vegetables are grown. We harvested carrots from the vegetable patch. Compost bin (Composteur) (KOM-post bin)
A container for decaying organic matter to be used as fertilizer. We added the fallen leaves to the compost bin. Trellis (Treillis) (TREL-is)
A framework of light bars or lattice for climbing plants. The climbing roses grew beautifully up the trellis. |
Planting (Plantation) (PLAN-ting)
The process of putting seeds or plants in the ground. Spring is the best time for planting new flowers. Watering (Arrosage) (WAH-ter-ing)
The act of supplying water to plants. I need to do the watering this evening. Weeding (Désherbage) (WEED-ing)
The removal of unwanted plants from the garden. We spent the afternoon weeding the flowerbeds. Pruning (Taille) (PROON-ing)
The cutting back of plants to improve their shape or growth. I pruned the apple tree in late winter. Harvesting (Récolte) (HAR-vest-ing)
The process of gathering ripe crops. We enjoyed harvesting the ripe tomatoes. Digging (Bêchage) (DIG-ing)
The act of breaking up and turning over soil. I spent the morning digging in the vegetable patch. Fertilizing (Fertilisation) (FUR-tuh-lye-zing)
The addition of nutrients to the soil. We fertilized the roses to encourage blooming. Mowing (Tonte) (MOH-ing)
The act of cutting the grass on a lawn. My dad is mowing the lawn. Seeding (Semis) (SEED-ing)
The sowing of seeds. We are seeding the new lawn this weekend. Cultivating (Culture) (KUL-tuh-vay-ting)
Preparing and using land for crops or gardening. He is cultivating the soil for the new season. |
Flower garden (Jardin de fleurs) (FLOU-er GAR-dn)
A garden primarily for growing flowers. The flower garden was full of vibrant colors. Vegetable garden (Potager) (VEJ-tuh-bul GAR-dn)
A garden for growing vegetables. We grow a variety of vegetables in our vegetable garden. Herb garden (Jardin d'herbes) (URB GAR-dn)
A garden specifically for growing herbs. The herb garden smelled wonderful. Rock garden (Rocaille) (ROK GAR-dn)
A garden featuring rocks and plants that thrive in rocky conditions. The rock garden added a unique texture to the landscape. Water garden (Jardin aquatique) (WAH-ter GAR-dn)
A garden designed around a pond or other water feature. The water garden was a haven for wildlife. Japanese garden (Jardin japonais) (jap-uh-NEEZ GAR-dn)
A type of garden that uses natural landscapes and elements to create a miniature idealized view. The Japanese garden was designed for tranquility. Cottage garden (Jardin de cottage) (KOT-ij GAR-dn)
An informal style of garden with dense planting of mixed flowers and edible plants. The cottage garden was overflowing with blooms. Formal garden (Jardin à la française) (FOR-mul GAR-dn)
A garden with a symmetrical design and neatly trimmed hedges and plants. The formal garden had a very structured layout. Community garden (Jardin communautaire) (kuh-MYOO-ni-tee GAR-dn)
A plot of land gardened collectively by a group of people. We share our harvest from the community garden. Rooftop garden (Jardin sur le toit) (ROOF-top GAR-dn)
A garden on the roof of a building. The rooftop garden provided a green space in the city. |
Word | Learned |
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Flowerbed | |
Lawn | |
Path | |
Fence | |
Shed | |
Greenhouse | |
Pond | |
Vegetable patch | |
Compost bin | |
Trellis | |
Planting | |
Watering | |
Weeding | |
Pruning | |
Harvesting | |
Digging | |
Fertilizing | |
Mowing | |
Seeding | |
Cultivating | |
Flower garden | |
Vegetable garden | |
Herb garden | |
Rock garden | |
Water garden | |
Japanese garden | |
Cottage garden | |
Formal garden | |
Community garden | |
Rooftop garden |