Tools
Plants
Mr Earle
The Garden
Environmental science
100
What tool is used to pile up leaves in the fall?
A Rake
100
Name this plant:
This fruit is commonly mistaken for a vegetable. It comes in a variety of colors but the most common one is a bright red. They are edible and most commonly associated with Italian cuisine.
Tomato :)
100
Which kind of animal does Mr. Earle despise?
Squirrels
100
What color are yard waste bins?
Green
100
What is the process water goes through as it turns into a gas?
evaporation
200
What tool is used to make large holes or dig up something big.
A Shovel
200
Name this plant:
(planted for its flowers which come in a variety of colors but its most iconic variety are dark red which are associated with romance.)
Rose bush
200
What subjects does Mr Earle teach?
Ap Environmental Science aaannnnd Biology II
200
How many beds are in the garden?
8
200
What is an invasive species?
'An invasive plant is one that is capable of moving aggressively into a habitat and monopolizing resources such as light, nutrients, water, and space.'
(Definition by Cornell Botanic Gardens)
300
What tool is used to make small, pot sized holes in soil.
A Trowel
300
Name This Plant:
(originated in East Asia, blooms bright pink flowers in the spring, and we have a lot of these in D.C)
Cherry blossom trees
300
Which state did Mr. Earle grow up in?
Vermont
300
How many compost bins do we have?
3
300
What is a perennial plant?
A plant that lives for more than two years, returning each growing season from its roots.
400
What tool is used to stir up soil. (Not industrially)
A Fork or hoe
400
Name this plant:
(Hint: very invasive and came from east asia)
Kudzu
400
How many children does Mr. Earle have?
3
400
What does the cat say in the poster on the shed?
"That's what I do, I grow stuff and I know things"
400
What kind of bacteria is responsible for decomposition in the compost?
Aerobic bacteria
500
What tool is used to hold up a plant that grows vines?
A Cage or trellis
500
Name this plant (no hints):
Peace Lily
500
What is Mr. Earle's favorite genre of music ?
Bluegrass
500
The statue we had on the fence was of what animal?
An owl
500
What is a rain garden?
a shallow, planted depression in a landscape that collects and filters rainwater runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs and driveways