The Garden of Eden

Genesis 2:8-9

8 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.
9 And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

Commentary

What seems to have happened here is that God rapidly grew a garden while Adam watched. The reason why it had to be rapid is the fact that Genesis 1:26 indicates that both Adam and Eve were created on day six and since Eve had not been created yet, these events too place on day six of the creation week. This is not to be confused with God creating plants on day three, but rather God created some extra pants so Adam could see it happen.

Two specific trees are mentioned here the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil both of which are involved in later events. Note it is called “the tree of knowledge of good and evil” and not “the tree of knowledge” as some have claimed it to be.