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Embrace the green! National Garden Week is here - celebrate the beauty of nature, sow some seeds, and watch life bloom around you.
Welcome to National Garden Week, a celebration that takes root on June 2! There's absolutely nothing like the joy of gardening – it’s a mix of hard work, patience and bountiful satisfaction. Did you know that this love for mucking about in the dirt dates back to at least 10,000 BC? That's what makes this week-long observance so special. It’s a chance to honor the tradition and appreciate the immense efforts our green-thumbed predecessors put into cultivating the natural world. This week let's embrace the green, sow some seeds and revel in the miracle of life blooming around us. Here's to celebrating nature in its most vibrant form!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1864</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Public Parks Opened</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1864 establishment of the world's first public city park in Birkenhead, England started a worldwide park movement, promoting widespread interest in gardening.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Victory Gardens</div><div class='timeline-text'>The turn of the 20th century saw increased interest in gardening, notably with victory gardens during World War I and II for food production.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show</div><div class='timeline-text'>The prestigious Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show began in 1984, further promoting gardening as a popular hobby and pastime.</div></div></div><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'>Urban Gardening Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 21st century has seen a resurgence in urban gardening, with initiatives such as community gardens, rooftop gardens and balcony gardens becoming increasingly popular.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Declares International Year of Soils</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations designated 2015 as the International Year of Soils, highlighting the importance of soil as a critical component of natural systems and of human well-being.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inaugural National Garden Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Garden Week was first celebrated in 2017 to honor the tradition of gardening and bring communities together through the shared experience of growing plants.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plant a new variety</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use National Garden Week as an opportunity to introduce a new plant into your garden. It could be a flowering plant, an herb, or a vegetable species you've never grown before. This not only expands the diversity in your garden but also gives you a fresh challenge.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host a garden tour</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite friends or neighbors over to show off your green thumb work. This act of sharing not only inspires others but also gives you a chance to receive feedback and new gardening ideas.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Engage in a community gardening project</h3><p class='facts-text'>Participate in or organize a community garden project. This could be starting a new garden, restoring a neglected one or simply helping maintain and improve an existing community space.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Attend a gardening workshop or seminar</h3><p class='facts-text'>Enhance your gardening skills by attending a local workshop or seminar. Whether it's about composting, organic gardening, or pruning techniques, there's always something new to learn.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create wildlife-friendly habitats</h3><p class='facts-text'>Make your garden a haven for birds, bees, butterflies, and other creatures. This can be done by planting flowers that attract pollinators, putting up birdhouses, or creating a small pond for frogs and other aquatic wildlife.</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'>Embracing the beauty of nature</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Garden Week gives us the opportunity to truly appreciate the beauty of nature. From watching tiny seeds sprout into vibrant plants, to witnessing wildlife in our own backyards—it's a priceless experience!</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'>Acknowledging the valuable tradition and efforts of gardening</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>People have practiced gardening since 10,000 BC and National Garden Week not only pays homage to this wonderful tradition but also acknowledges the hard work and patience that goes into cultivating a thriving garden.</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'>A chance to learn and grow </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From introducing new plant species into our own gardens, to participating in community gardening projects, attending local workshops or creating wildlife-friendly habitats—there are endless opportunities for learning and growing during National Garden Week. It's a fantastic time to pick up new skills and embrace new challenges!</p></div></div>
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