Genus
A group of related species linked by common
Glossary Terms
Germination
The sprouting of a dormant seed following the provision of water, warmth and
Going to Seed
Where a plant stops producing flowers and starts producing
Grafting
The union of two growing stems from two different plants; usually a strong root stock with a tasty fruiting variety or an abundant flowering variety. This …
Green Manure
A quick growing leafy crop grown specifically to be dug back in to enrich the
Ground Cover
Low growing plants that quickly cover the soil and suppress
Growing On
The process of transferring seedlings to larger pots and allowing them to increase in size before planting in their final
Growing Point
The tip of a
Half-hardy
A plant that needs to start growing indoors and can then be planted out when the danger of frost has
Half-hardy Annual
A plant that completes its life cycle in a single growing season The seeds need heat to germinate and should be sown in a heated greenhouse or