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Get ready to celebrate the beauty and bounty of nature on National Gardening Day on April 14! This special day has been around since 2002, when it was first created as an opportunity for people to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while tending to their gardens. It's a great way to connect with friends and family, be creative in your garden design, or just relax in nature.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of National Gardening Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Gardening Day was observed to encourage people to get outside and connect with nature by spending time in their gardens.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Nationwide Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Gardening Day saw its first nationwide participation, with garden enthusiasts across the United States taking part in the celebration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition by National Gardening Association</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Gardening Day was officially recognized and endorsed by the National Gardening Association (NGA), a key organization in the gardening community.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>School Involvement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Schools around the country began to involve students in gardening activities on this day to teach them about the importance of plants and nature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Green Day Initiative</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Gardening Day joined the global Green Day Initiative to promote green living and eco-friendly practices in gardening.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Celebrations due to Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amid the global pandemic, many observed National Gardening Day virtually, emphasizing the importance of gardening for mental health during challenging times.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Plant a garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick out your favorite flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables and plant them in your yard or in containers on your balcony. Enjoy watching your garden grow throughout the year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a botanical garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a trip to a local botanical garden and explore all the different types of plants and flowers that can be found there. Get inspired by all the different colors, shapes, and sizes of plants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start composting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Composting is an easy way to reduce kitchen waste and help your garden at the same time. Collect kitchen scraps like eggshells, coffee grounds, and vegetable peels in a compost bin or pile.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with a local gardening group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local community gardens or volunteer with a group that helps maintain public green spaces. It's a great way to meet new people while giving back to your community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a gardening party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a National Gardening Day party! Have everyone bring their favorite plants or seeds to swap or have a mini gardening competition.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening promotes healthy living</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gardening is an easy and enjoyable way to stay fit! Taking care of your plants gives you a great excuse to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and get some exercise. Plus, you'll be providing yourself with nutritious fruits, veggies and herbs that are packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening gives you time to relax</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gardening isn't just about physical activity - it's also a great way to unwind and destress. By spending a few hours tending to your garden, you can shut off all the noise and chatter of everyday life and immerse yourself in nature. It's the perfect way to find peace and tranquility!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Gardening builds community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>An added bonus of gardening is the sense of camaraderie that comes along with it - there's nothing quite like getting together with other green thumbs in your neighborhood! Gardening brings people together and creates strong bonds between those who share this common interest. So don't be shy - join a local gardening group or start one of your own!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Farmers Recognize the Anti-Pest Features of Gardening</h3><p class='facts-content'>Farmers often plant flowers and herbs among their crops as these plants are known to deter pests. Marigolds, for example, can repel nematodes, tiny soil-dwelling worms that can damage a variety of plants.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening Are Globally Recognized</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many countries, like Japan and South Korea, practice 'Forest Bathing' or 'Horticulture Therapy,' which is essentially healing through quiet contemplation in green spaces, demonstrating the therapeutic effects gardening has on the human psyche.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Harnessing the Power of Companion Planting</h3><p class='facts-content'>Gardeners often adopt "companion planting," a method that involves planting certain types of plants together that can mutually benefit each other by enhancing growth or repelling pests.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Home Gardens Play a Crucial Role in Biodiversity</h3><p class='facts-content'>A single garden can support hundreds of unique species of insects, birds, and other creatures. By planting native plants and providing habitats like ponds or bird boxes, gardeners can make a significant contribution to local biodiversity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sensory Gardens Stimulate All Five Senses</h3><p class='facts-content'>Designed to be interactive, touching, smelling, hearing, seeing, and even tasting some plants is all part of the experience in sensory gardens. This kind of gardening is particularly beneficial to people with disabilities such as dementia and autism.</p></div></div>
National Gardening Day is celebrated on April 14 every year. In 2024 National Gardening Day will occur on a Sunday.
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