Popular Plants

Gardening spans all over the world and without it there would not be any food available. Farming and cultivation of the land has been around for thousands of years. It is simple, men and women need food to survive. With that being said, plants are the most basic food for humans as well as other animals. Without plants there would not be food. Many types of plant organisms are used for food, decor, or medicinally.

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Some common uses of plants include:

1. Food
2. Landscaping
3. Art
4. Printing
5. Dyes
6. Clothing
7. Medicinally
8. Restoration of the environment
9. Wood and plant based products like paper
10. Fuel

The uses of plants do not even stop there. Of course they continue on, but that is not what I intended this post to be about. What I wanted was to share some of the popular plants that are used for some of those things I previously mentioned. Whether or not someone is a gardening enthusiast everyone is impacted daily by the use of plants. These wonderful creatures that coexist with humans keep the world in check with the carbon-oxygen balance.

Lavender: teas
Peppermint- teas and medical
Tea Tree: oils and medical
Lettuce: vitamin rich foods
Spinach: vitamin rich foods
Aloe: medicinally for burns
Banana: fruit
Apple: fruit

From here the list goes on for near infinite. Each and every plant has unique characteristics and uses that further nutrition. Here are some of my personal favorite plants to grow:Lavender

1. Asparagus
2. Lettuce
3. Spinach
4. Sweet Potatoes
5. Lemon Grass
6. Lemon Balm
7. Carrots
8. Sugar Snap Peas
9. Aloe Vera
10. Cucumbers
11. Cabbage
12. Canadian Crookneck Squash
13. Bell Peppers
14. Shishito Peppers

With that being said, I love plants. No matter where they come from I love plants. Just the diversity and the bright colors that they bring to the world is enough to impress me. Plants are both a part of a healthy life and a happy life. Gardening brings that joy that permeates my soul. Both having a garden in the summertime and having houseplants inside helps me stay happy and healthy. Being able to take care of plants is such a rewarding experience that will stay for years to come. The ability to learn and grow from these precious experiences connects me deeper to nature. The connection to nature comes with time, patience, and effort. Gardening is my hobby that has allowed me to stay connected with nature.

"Being able to take care of plants is such a rewarding experience that will stay for years to come. The ability to learn and grow from these precious experiences connects me deeper to nature. The connection to nature comes with time, patience, and effort. Gardening is my hobby that has allowed me to stay connected with nature."
-jettAV8R

Trying out and pursuing gardening has been one of the best things I have ever done. Still to this day I have that deep love and appreciation for plants.