Gardening Flash Cards

Learn terms about growing plants and maintaining a garden.

Free gardening flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Gardening Terms and Definitions

COMPOST
Decomposed material that enriches soil
GERMINATE
When a seed begins to sprout
PRUNE
To trim branches for healthy growth
MULCH
Material spread on soil to retain moisture
SEEDLING
A young plant grown from a seed
WEED
An unwanted plant growing in a garden
POLLINATE
Transferring pollen to help a plant reproduce
TROWEL
Small hand tool for digging in soil
FERTILIZER
Substance added to soil to help plants grow
PERENNIAL
A plant that comes back year after year

About Gardening

Gardening teaches patience, responsibility, and a connection to nature. These flash cards help students learn the vocabulary of horticulture, covering planting techniques, plant care, and the lifecycle of a garden.

Gardening Vocabulary

These flash cards pair gardening terms with their definitions. Students flip cards to learn that COMPOST is decomposed material that enriches soil, GERMINATE means a seed begins to sprout, and PRUNE means to trim branches for healthy growth.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards during a spring gardening project or science unit on plants. After studying, start a classroom garden (even a windowsill herb garden) and use the vocabulary terms throughout the growing season.

Printable Gardening Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these gardening flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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