IELTS Speaking for Success 🍅 Growing vegetables and/or fruits (Part 1) + Transcript
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Sep 30, 2025 Dive into the world of gardening with lively discussions on the challenges of growing your own vegetables. The hosts share personal experiences, revealing how busy lives can hinder green thumbs. Are people in your area embracing home gardening, or is it just a relic of the past? They debate the importance of teaching gardening in schools, noting how it links biology and math. Plus, discover a variety of plants to grow, along with humorous vocabulary that distinguishes skilled gardeners from those who can't keep a cactus alive!
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Rory Admits Gardening Is Not For Him
- Rory confesses he has little interest in cooking or growing plants and lacks time and patience for gardening.
- He admits cultivating cucumbers or tomatoes would be beyond him and calls it a personal nightmare.
City Gardening Moves To Allotments
- Rory suggests urban residents use allotments and plots on outskirts to grow vegetables rather than city centers.
- He notes gardening may be less popular now because people rely on supermarkets.
Use School Gardens As Cross-Subject Tools
- Teach gardening in schools to link biology and maths through practical projects like measuring water and soil needs.
- Use school gardens to integrate subjects and provide hands-on learning experiences.