10 Cultivating Facts about Gardening

From the world’s most poisonous plants to the goddess of the rainbow, gardens are places of beauty and wonder. Take a walk through our colorful gardening facts to learn more! 1. Over 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced each year, making it the world’s most popular fruit. The second most popular fruit is the banana. 2. Because the iris flower blooms in a variety of colors, it was named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris. 3. Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew cannabis on their plantations. Jefferson even invented a device for producing hemp in 1815. 4. There is a garden in England called “The Poison Garden.” It is home to 100 murderous plants. Visitors to this dangerous garden are prohibited from smelling, touching, or tasting any of the plants. 5. There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world. However, just 20 species provide 90% of human food. 6. As little as 30 m