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Core Gardening Vocabulary

Writer's picture: The Gardening TeamThe Gardening Team

One of the most important tools we all use when learning a new subject or language is a dictionary. The benefits of a dictionary can help one better understand the subject, improve communication skills and build confidence. That's why today on our #PullYourWeeds® Blog we are sharing our own version of the You Are a Gardener® dictionary. For those of you who are new to our platform, we hope this is a helpful and gentle tool to introduce you to our 'gardening' vocabulary & mindset.


You Are a Gardener® -Core Gardener Vocabulary


Flowers-our joyful feelings, thoughts and emotions(baking cookies, snuggling, dancing, family, friends...)


Weeds-our negative/uncomfortable thoughts, feelings and emotions(sad, scared, mad, embarrassed, overwhelmed...)


Seeds-what we learn about ourselves and others when we pull our weeds. the positive ways to help us move forward and grow.


Pull Your Weeds or #PullYourWeeds®- the most powerful gardening tool we have- talking about our 'weeds' with someone we trust (parent, teacher, guardian, counselor...)


Gardening Tools-positive ways to move forward to help us feel confident and calm (breathing techniques, grounding exercises, arts & crafts, DIY activites...)


If you and your family or students are ready to dig into the You Are a Gardener® mindset, send us an email to flowers@youareagardener.com for some free resources or to schedule a #PullYourWeeds® SEL workshop with Shanna Truffini.


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You Are a Gardener® is a movement dedicated to spreading seeds of positive change by nurturing emotional growth and resilience. Through our book, inspiring school assemblies, and the #PullYourWeeds® Blog, we provide tools to help gardeners of all ages turn life’s “weeds” (challenges) into “seeds” (opportunities for growth). Our blog offers engaging activities, mindfulness tips, and creative strategies to cultivate confidence, creativity, and calm every day. By fostering a mindset of positivity and self-awareness, You Are a Gardener® empowers families, educators, and communities to bloom together. 🌱✨
flowers@youareagardener.com

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