Gardening & plants — speaking questions

12 everyday questions about gardening & plants, each with a natural answer and the key phrases to use.

A21

Do you have any plants at home? Tell me about one of them.

B14

How do you feel when you're surrounded by plants or greenery? Tell me about a time a plant didn't survive in your care. Do you have any little routine for looking after your plants? What are your top two or three favourite flowers or plants, and why?

B24

What do you think makes a garden or outdoor space feel really welcoming? If you had a big garden with plenty of space, what would you grow in it? A friend keeps killing every houseplant they buy. What advice would you give them? Which do you prefer: looking after indoor plants or working in an outdoor garden?

C12

Some people swear that talking to their plants helps them grow. Would you ever give it a try? Has the way you feel about plants or gardening changed over the years?

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