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nymphaeum

Garden; Gardening

A nymphaeum or nymphaion (Greek: νυμφαίον), in ancient Greece and Rome, was a monument consecrated to the nymphs, especially those of springs. These monuments were originally natural grottoes, which ...

vegetation

Garden; Gardening

An all encompassing word for the plants of an area or territory.

cloche

Garden; Gardening

This is a cover for protecting plants from the cold. In the early 19th century it was more popular, being bell shaped. Now, more conventional models are in all the catalogs.

manure

Garden; Gardening

Any animal droppings with a high content of nitrogen, these should be composted and aged before use. Take special note not to use cat or dog droppings. All to often these contain disease organisms.

tender

Garden; Gardening

An indoor plant which requires a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Occasional short exposure to temperatures below this level may be tolerated.

day neutral

Garden; Gardening

A plant whose blooming period is not affected by the length of day.

obelisk

Garden; Gardening

An Obelisk is column carved from a single block of stone, with a square (or rectangular) cross-section and a pointed top. The form came from Egyptian temples.

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