Explore 50 Fascinating Photos From This Online Gardening Community

Get inspired and start planting...

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• April 1, 2023

The history of gardening and farming dates back thousands of years ago. Archaeological evidence suggests that humans began cultivating plants around 12,000 years ago during the Neolithic period, which marks the beginning of agriculture.

During this time, humans transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming and settled communities.The first plants that were cultivated were grains such as wheat and barley, as well as legumes like lentils and chickpeas.

Over time, humans learned how to domesticate other plants, such as fruits and vegetables, to meet their nutritional needs. Fast forward to today, gardening has become a popular hobby for many people around the world.

It allows individuals to connect with nature and grow their own food while also beautifying their surroundings. Whether you have a large backyard or just a few pots on a balcony, anyone can get involved in gardening with a little bit of effort and research.

If you're just starting out, there are a few things to keep in mind. Charles Dowding, a gardening expert and home farmer, suggests starting with easy-to-grow plants like tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.

He also advises new gardeners to start small and not to take on too much at once. In the 'Gardening' online group, horticultural enthusiasts from all over the world come together to share their experiences and knowledge.

From growing succulents to cultivating a thriving vegetable garden, there is a wealth of information available for anyone interested in gardening.

Gardening is so rewarding

1. "Just My Lemon Tree And A Dangly Hazel Cat"

2. "My First Lime Harvest. No Banana For Scale"

3. "My Rainbow Carrot Harvest, From My Tiny Backyard Garden"

4. "A View Of My Garden From Upstairs"

5. "My Mom Makes Cake Gardens"

6. "Grew This Beautiful Giant From A Seed. Absolutely Thrilled. This Is By Far My Pride And Joy"

7. "This Building In Italy Could Be This Sub Church"

8. "My DIY Potting Shed Made Mostly From Free Doors"

9. "The Head Just Fits Perfectly"

10. "Behold My Bountiful Harvest!"

11. "I Know This Sub Would Appreciate This Beauty!"

12. "Little Friend Taking Cover In Clematis"

13. "A Pepper Of Peppers"

14. "My 99cent Grape Vine From Lowes Just Gave Us 55lbs Of Grapes"

15. "Be Careful Out There!"

16. "Ain’t Stupid If It Works"

17. "I’m In Love With This Hoya Flower"

18. "I Was Wondering Why My Kale Was Missing Leaves At The Base"

19. "My Wife Let Me Keep The Seed Starting Area In The Living Room, But Only On The Condition That She Can Turn The Grow Light Into A Cloud. I Think It Turned Out Pretty Sweet"

20. "Look At The Garden Cart My Husband Designed/Built For Me For Christmas!"

21. "Left Carrots In The Ground, Zone 6b. Just Pulled This One For Dinner!"

22. "I Can't Get Cyclamen To Grow In My Yard. This One Thrives In The Concrete Behind The Dumpsters At Work"

23. "How?"

24. "This Is A Children's Faerie Garden I Planted A Few Years Ago. It Lives On A 5 Foot Boulder, Has A Variety Of Evergreen And Deciduous Trees And Ground Covers, Mosses And Succulents. It's A Miniature Living Ecosystem That Goes Dormant In Winter And Is Home To Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Beetles And Fae"

25. "My Patio Garden After Washing The Deck"

26. "My Oaxacan Green Corn Looks Almost Iridescent"

27. "Giant Sempervivum. Biggest I Ever Grew, With All Its Chicks Flowering At The Same Time"

28. "Possibly My Last Bouquet Before The Frost"

29. "Harvested My Sons Pumpkin, From The Plant He Brought Home In A Paper Cup From Pre-K; It Was The Only Pumpkin On The Plant But It Was Huge (Sunset Pic Strictly For Up Votes Lol)"

30. "A Friend Shared This With Me, Any Tips And Tricks You Have That Worked?"

31. "Making Garden Markers With My Daughter"

32. "From My First Garden Without My Parents Help. Btw I'm 14"

33. "My 91yo Grandmother’s Tomato Harvest This Year"

34. "My Azalea Has Blossomed. This Is My First Ever Plant"

35. "Sweet Potato Harvest"

36. "The Swirl On One Of My Opening Calla Lilies"

37. "Watermelon Harvest ‘22"

38. "My Neighbors 4.1lb Giant Bull Heart Tomato He Grew! He Was Very Proud And Wanted To Share With Everyone"

39. "My Younger Sibling (13) Made A Rainbow Garden. They Are Very Proud Of It And Wanted Me To Post It"

40. "Neglected Hydrangea Bush Growing Under A Walnut Tree, Tasmania, Australia"

41. "Should Have Let My Dogs Handle The Fall Planting!"

42. "Guess My Trowel Is Out Of Commission For A Couple Weeks"

43. "This Is How I'm Doing It In A Semi Desert Region"

44. "I Can Completely Confirm That Potatoes Are Alien"

45. "I Grew Saffron! In Michigan!"

46. "Pulled A Test Ear On The Glass Gem Corn! Zone 5b"

47. "My Wife's Haul From Her Garden This Morning"

48. "She Has Awoken"

49. "This Year's Apple Harvest! It's A Small Tree, But She Does Her Best!"

50." My Son's Memorial Garden. Gardening Helps Me So Much Mentally To Get Through Some Really Rough Moments. October Is Both My Son's Birth Month And Death. This October He Will Be Gone 2 Years. He Would Be 19 This Year. How Does Gardening Help You?"

So, if you've never considered gardening before or think that it's only for those with a green thumb, think again. With some patience, research, and a willingness to learn, anyone can create a beautiful and productive garden.

So join the 'Gardening' online group, upvote your favorite posts, and share your own gardening successes and challenges with like-minded individuals.

Damjan