Gardening 101
Why does Roger grow cantaloupe?
To eat
What type of bird flew into Roger and Orma's front window and broke it?
Where did Roger and Orma take their first cruise together?
Alaska
What flavor was Roger and Orma's wedding cake?
Vanilla
What is Orma's favorite jam?
Black raspberry peach
Why does Roger have so much trouble harvesting grapes?
What is Rogers ' favorite bird?
Road Runner
Where was Roger and Ormas' favorite place they've visited? (Two answers)
Roger- Egypt to visit the pyramids
Orma- A Russian Cruise and seeing all the Scandinavian countries.
Where did Roger and Orma meet?
Central High School in Grand Junction
What was Roger and Ormas' first house?
A camper trailer
What month can you start planting your garden in Grand Junction?
May
What is Ormas' favorite bird?
Blue Bird
What place would Roger never visit again?
Where did Roger and Orma get married? (city and location)
Clifton, Colorado, at Orma's parents' house,
What did Orma go to college for? (major and desired career)
She received a Bachelor's degree, majored in business, and wanted to be a teacher
What is Orma's favorite flower to plant?
Iris
How long does a 20 lb bag of bird seed last in the Wilson household during the winter months?
3 days
For their 50th anniversary, where did Roger and Orma go?
Where did Roger and Orma go for their honeymoon?
A cabin near Mesa Lakes on the Grand Mesa.
How many elk has Roger harvested?
40-50, almost one every year
According to Roger, what is the most important thing to do to be a successful gardener?
Just keep doing it.
What bird does Orma want to see next?
A puffin in Iceland
How many states have Roger and Orma lived in? (Double points if you name them all)
4 Places, Montana, Washington, Colorado, and Utah
How much did Orma pay for her wedding dress?
$40-50
What instrument does Orma play?
Piano