Plants
What is a root?
This part of the plant grows underground and takes in water.
What is water?
Plants need this to stay alive and grow strong.
What is a seedling?
This tiny plant just coming out of the soil is called this.
What are garden gloves?
This tool helps protect your hands while gardening.
What is mulch?
This helps keep weeds away and soil moist around plants.
What is a leaf?
This green part of the plant makes food using sunlight.
What is compost?
This helps soil hold nutrients and comes from old plants and animals.
What is transplanting?
This is when plants are moved from small pots to the garden.
What are bees?
These insects make honey and help flowers grow.
What is produce?
This is the name for fruits and vegetables grown in gardens.
What is a stem?
This part of the plant holds it up and moves water.
What is loamy soil?
This type of soil is best for gardens because it drains well.
What is a shovel?
This tool is used to dig holes in the garden.
What are earthworms?
These insects crawl in soil and help make it healthy.
What is weeding?
This garden job means pulling out plants you don’t want.
What is a flower?
This part of the plant often turns into fruit.
What is root rot?
Too much water can cause this problem in plants.
What is a trowel?
This tool helps loosen soil around plants.
What are birds?
These animals eat pests in the garden.
What is 6–8 hours of sunlight?
Plants grow best when they get about this many hours of sun each day.
What is germination?
This is the first step of a seed starting to grow.
What is sunlight?
Seeds need water, warmth, and this to grow.
What is a watering can?
This tool is used to water plants gently.
What are butterflies?
These insects have colorful wings and help with pollination.
What are pruners (or garden scissors)?
This tool is used to cut plants or harvest vegetables.