Gardening dates all the way back to the first time that humans decided to plant seeds deliberately. Over 23,000 years ago, our early ancestors began planting and growing their own food. Giving up their nomadic lifestyle, these humans laid down roots that signified the beginning of civilization.
What was the purpose of the first gardens?
Food and Protection. When gardening was first used in those ancient times, families primarily wanted to improve their personal environment, firstly, in a practical way, by growing food close to where they lived, and also to protect themselves from wild animals and sometimes people.
When did Gardens start?
The first public gardens were built by the Spanish Crown in the 16th century, in Europe and the Americas.
Why is plant growth important?
Plants keep the soil together preventing erosion. Plants provide oxygen for us and all the other animals. Through photosynthesis they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen which gives us the air that allows all animals on the planet to breathe. Plants are an essential part of the water cycle.
How many plants are there in the world?
Scientists have estimated that there are 390,900 plants known to science. The new tally is part of a report carried out by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is its first global assessment of the world’s flora. The study also found that 2,034 new plant species were discovered in 2015.
Who invented landscaping?
The first person to write of making a landscape was Joseph Addison in 1712. The term landscape architecture was invented by Gilbert Laing Meason in 1828, and John Claudius Loudon (1783–1843) was instrumental in the adoption of the term landscape architecture by the modern profession.
When did horticulture begin?
Horticultural societies developed around 7000 BCE in the Middle East and gradually spread west through Europe and Africa and east through Asia. They were the first type of society in which people grew their own food, rather than relying strictly on the hunter-gather technique.
Why horticulture is considered an art and science?
Horticulture is the art and science of cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, herbs and spices, and many other plants used directly by humans. It is among the most ancient practices of all human cultures and among the most necessary in modern times.
What does it mean to dream of a garden?
Gardens can also represent something that is growing or developing in your life. This could be a relationship, a career, a hobby or a project. You might be growing in a new area of your life; however, you have to have patience to see it through. Especially if the flowers were small and newly planted.
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