Planting
True Or False: You should plant seeds deep in the soil so they don't blow away.
False - Most seeds should be planted just beneath the surface.
Which of these grow underground?
A) Broccoli
B) Carrot
C) Kale
B) Carrot
I fall from the sky, help plants grow, and sometimes come with thunder. What Am I?
Rain
What Weather Condition Might Damage young Seedings?
Frost or Freezing Temperatures
What season is best for planting tomatoes?
Spring to Early Summer (warm weather)
What happens if a seed is planted too shallow in soil?
It will dry out.
What three (3) things do most plants need to grow?
I'm red and round, grow on a vine, and people argue if I'm a fruit or vegetable. What am I?
A Tomato
What tool tells you the temperature outside?
A Thermometer
Why do plants need more water in the summer?
Because the sun is stronger and the soil dries faster.
You're planting lettuce. Should it be in full sun, partial shade, or full shade?
Partial Shade
What part of the plant carries water from the roots to the leaves?
The stem
I help plants grow through Pollination. I follow a queen and make a sweet nectar. I buzz around gardens. What am I?
a Bumble Bee
True or False: Rainwater is better for your garden than hose water.
True - rainwater has fewer chemicals and more nutrients.
What’s one way to protect plants from summer heat?
Mulch, shade cloth, or watering early/late in the day.
True Or False: Thinning in planting terms means that a plant has a skinny stem due to not enough light.
False - Removing extra seedlings so remaining ones have space to grow.
What is it called when a plant needs to supported to keep the stem from breaking?
A) Stacking
B) Casting
C) Stemming
I have lots of petals. I search for the sun in the sky. My seeds are delicious when roasted and salted. What am I?
True Or False: Humidity is good for plants because it can keep spoil damp and you have to water less.
False - High humidity creates damp conditions that encourage fungal and bacterial diseases like mildew and blight.
True or False: Some plants can be planted in the Fall and grow over winter.
True - Plants like Garlic, onions, or kale can be planted in the fall and grow through the winter.
What is Compost and why is it good for plants?
Compost is made of broken down food and plant scraps. It adds nutrients to the soil.
What do you call the Process where a seed starts to grow?
Germination
I’m hidden at first, but I hold all you need,
With layers of code that tell roots how to feed.
I sleep in the dark, but when timing is right,
I crack, I stretch, and I reach for the light.
I’m tiny but mighty—your whole garden’s start.
What am I?
A Seed
Why do gardeners avoid watering in the middle of a hot, sunny day?
Water evaporates quickly in the heat, and droplets can act like magnifying glasses, burning leaves.
What do most plants do in the Winter?
They rest or go dormant.