List of Flower Names
- Daisy
- Rose
- Daffodil /ˈdæfədɪl/
- Orchid /ˈɔːrkɪd/
- Tulip
- Sunflower
- Carnation /kɑːrˈneɪʃn/
- Poppy /ˈpɑːpi/
- Pansy /ˈpænzi/
- Violet /ˈvaɪələt/
- Mimosa /mɪˈməʊsə/
- Lily
- Gladiolus /ˌɡlædiˈəʊləs/
- Forget-me-not
- Bougainvillea /ˌbuːɡənˈvɪliə/
- Cactus flower /ˈkæktəs/
- Camellia /kəˈmiːliə/
- Cockscomb
- Dahlia /ˈdɑːliə/
- Gerbera / ˈgɜr bər ə/
- Hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Lotus
- Marigold
- Orange rose
- Peony /ˈpiːəni/
- Tuberose
- Apricot blossom
- Cherry blossom
- Moss rose
- Shameplant
- Hydrangea /haɪˈdreɪndʒə/
The meanings of the flowers
- Daisy: Innocence and purity
- Rose: Love
- Orchid: Symbol of the exotic beauty
- Tulip: A declaration of love.
- Sunflower: Adoration and dedication.
- Poppy: Represents remembrance
- Pansy: Thoughtfulness and remembrance
- Violet: Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness.
- Daffodil: New beginnings
- Lily: Purity, happiness, luck, and humility.
- Gladiolus: Remembrance
- Forget-me-not: Forget-me-nots ask that you forget-me-not
- Cactus flower: Warmth and care, especially from a mother to a child
- Camellia: Good luck gift for a man
- Lavender: Admiration, solitude
- Lotus: Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth
- Marigold: Cruelty, grief, jealousy
- Peony: Shame, happy life, happy marriage
Warm up questions
1.Do you love flowers? Why?
No, I don't because ___
Yes, I really love flowers because ___
2. What is your favorite flower? Do you know the meaning of this flower? What does it mean?
My favorite flower is___
Yes, I know the meaning of this flower/ No, I don't know what it means
It means
3. Do you think flowers are important?
Yes, I think it's important because___
No, I don't think it's important because___
4. Do people in your country use flowers for special occasions?
Yes/ No
5. What are the occasions when people give or receive flowers?
Some special occasions when people give or receive flowers are:
Graduation ceremony
Anniversary
Valentine's Day
Birthday
International Women's Day...
6. When was the last time you gave flowers to someone?
As I remember, the last time I gave flowers to someone was___
7. Do you have flowers planted outside your home?
Yes/ No (give more details)
8. Do you often have fresh flowers in your home?
Yes/ No (give more details)
9. Does your city have many flowers planted around town?
Yes/ No (give more details)
10. What flowers/ plants do you have in your yard or garden?
We have flowers like___
Veggies like___
Fruit trees like ___
Vocabularies about Gardening:
I. Kinds of gardens
Vegetable garden
Flower garden
Rose garden
Indoor garden
Succulent Garden
Back garden # Front garden
Botanical garden
Bottle garden
Plastic bottle garden
Cactus garden
Color garden
Hanging garden
Herb garden
Kitchen garden
Roof garden
Upside down garden
Vertical garden
Tire garden
Other vocabularies:
Plants grow
Bloom (verb)
Allergy (noun) /ˈælərdʒi/
Have allergy
Example:
I have an allergy to animal hair
Be allergic to /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/
Example:
I love roses but unfortunately I'm allergic to them
Pollen (noun) /ˈpɑːlən/
Stem (noun) /stem/
Sharp thorn
Leaf - leaves
Seed
Root (noun)
Soil # Sand (noun)
Petals - Petal (noun) /ˈpetl/
Pick flowers
Example:
The little girl is picking the poppies in the garden
Vase /veɪz/ (noun)
Wilt /wɪlt/ (verb)
Water the plants
Lush garden /lʌʃ/
Flower pot
A bunch of flowers
Flower shop = Florist
Arrange the flowers
Bouquet (noun) /buˈkeɪ/
Flower garden = flower bed
Flower box
Wild flowers /waɪld/
Brighten up (verb)
Example:
Brighten up my days
Fragrance /ˈfreɪɡrəns/ (noun) - Fragrant (adjective)
Decorate (verb) /ˈdekəreɪt/ - Decoration (noun)
Landscaped garden /ˈlændskeɪp/
Bonsai (noun) /ˈbɑːnsaɪ/
Chemical fertilizers (noun) /ˈkemɪkl ˈfɜːrtəlaɪzər/
Gardener (noun)
Landscape architect
Edible plants/ flowers /ˈedəbl/
Shade
Some garden tools:
Axe
Gardening gloves
Grass
Rake
Hedge shears
Recycling bin
Garden hose
Boots
Watering can
Pruners
Garden trowel /ˈtraʊəl/
Lawn mower
Wheelbarrow
Fertilizer (chemical vs organic fertilizers)
Hoe /həʊ/
Earthworm
Apron
Bucket
Shed
Ladder
Spade
Sickle
Shovel
More questions:
- Are you allergic to flowers? What flowers are you allergic to?
- Where would you go to buy flowers?
- Do you prefer to give or receive flowers? Why?
- Do you have a garden at home?
- Do you like gardening?
- Can you describe your garden?
- Is your garden big or small?
- Do you plant any flowers or any fruit trees?
- Can you tell some names of the flowers, fruit trees in your garden?
- Do you often pick flowers from the garden?
- How much time do you spend in the garden?
- Do you think gardening is good for your health?
- What are some vegetables which you grow in your garden?
- What are names of common flowers in your country?
- Is there a flower store near your house?
- What are the some names of gardening tools?
- Would you prefer to have a flower garden or a vegetable garden? Why?
- What do you like best, a landscaped garden or the formal garden?
- Which do you prefer for your garden organic or chemical fertilizers?
- What is your national flower and do you have it in your garden?
- Is gardening a hobby for young or old people?
- Do you need a big garden to enjoy gardening, or can someone living in an apartment also do a bit of gardening?
- Do you think gardening is an expensive hobby?
- What garden tools do you often use for taking care of the garden?
- What do you think of the idea of everyone having a vegetable and herb garden to help the world’s food problems?
- Do you know anyone who is crazy about gardening?
- Would you like a job as a gardener, or as a landscape architect?
- Do you like walking around gardens?
- Do you think all schools should have a classroom garden and a kitchen garden?
- What dangers are involved with gardening?
