Across
- 2. The process of a flower opening up, or the flower itself.
- 3. A small, green plant that grows in damp areas, lacking true roots or stems.
- 4. Decayed organic material used to enrich soil.
- 6. A plant with sharp spines on its leaves or stem, often found in wild areas.
- 9. A method of growing plants without soil, using a water-based nutrient solution.
- 12. The artificial application of water to soil to help plants grow.
- 13. The act of cutting off dead or overgrown branches to encourage healthy growth.
- 17. A young plant just beginning to grow from a seed.
- 18. The small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
- 19. A slender, curling part of a plant that helps it climb by clinging to surfaces.
- 21. A small to medium-sized plant with woody stems, smaller than a tree.
- 23. The main structure of a plant that supports leaves and flowers.
- 26. A substance added to soil to provide nutrients and promote plant growth.
- 27. A plant that keeps its leaves all year round.
- 28. A structure with glass or plastic walls used to grow plants in a controlled environment.
- 29. A low-growing plant with many branches, smaller than a tree.
- 31. A container used to grow plants, often made of clay or plastic.
- 32. An underground storage organ in some plants, like onions and tulips.
- 33. The part of a plant that contains reproductive organs, often colorful and fragrant.
- 34. A plant with narrow leaves, commonly covering lawns and fields.
- 35. The upper layer of earth where plants grow, composed of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.
Down
- 1. Describing trees or shrubs that shed their leaves annually.
- 2. The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.
- 5. A piece of land planted with fruit trees.
- 7. The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.
- 8. The part of a plant that grows underground, absorbing water and nutrients.
- 10. Referring to trees that produce cones and usually have needle-like leaves.
- 11. A plant with a long, thin stem that climbs or spreads over surfaces.
- 13. The process of transferring pollen from one flower to another, allowing plants to reproduce.
- 14. A gardening technique where a part of one plant is attached to another to grow as a single plant.
- 15. The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.
- 16. A place where young plants are grown and cared for until they are ready to be planted elsewhere.
- 20. A layer of material spread over the soil to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- 22. The process of gathering ripe crops or plants for use.
- 24. The flat, green part of a plant where photosynthesis occurs.
- 25. An unwanted plant that grows where it is not intentionally planted.
- 30. A plant used for cooking, medicine, or fragrance, like basil or mint.
- 31. A plant that lives for more than two years, growing back each season.
- 32. A limb growing out from the main stem or trunk of a plant.