Insects & Bugs
The movement of pollen from one plant to another is called what?
Pollination
What can you do with food waste that eventually turns into fertilizer?
Compost it
If a tomato is technically a fruit, then why is it part of the MyPlate vegetable food group?
A. Botanists (plant scientists) and nutritionists (food and health experts) classify plant parts differently.
B. Tomatoes are normally eaten as a vegetable, such as in a garden salad or with lettuce and onion on a sandwich.
C. Tomatoes are not tart and sweet like cherries and other foods we consider to be fruits.
D. All of the above.
D! All of these reasons are why tomatoes are in the vegetable food group! Botanists classify edible plant parts based on their function and how they grow on the plant. Nutritionists organize foods into different food groups based on what they provide to keep the body healthy, how they taste, and how they are eaten.
True or False: Plants grow better when you talk to them and play them music.
True!
What style of music do you think plants respond the best too?
Which of the following is not considered a main pollinator?
A. Moths
B. Dogs
C. Hummingbirds
B. Dogs (although you could argue how they indirectly could play a part in pollination!)
What is a plant growing in your garden called that you did not plant and don't usually want to see growing?
Weeds!
True or False: Plants can grow without soil.
True! With the right amount of nutrients and light, plants can grow without soil. This type of growing is called hydroponics, where nutrients are added to water and absorbed by the plant’s roots. Another system called aquaponics uses the nutrient-rich water that fish are raised in to feed the plants.
True or False: Soil is "alive".
True! Did you know that there are more than a million living things in one teaspoon of soil?!
True or False: Butterflies are attracted to bright flowers.
True!
What is one of the most common vegetables grown in the state of MN?
Hint: think commercial crop not home garden
Sweet Corn, Sweet Peas, Sugar Beets
What time of day should you avoid watering your garden?
Hint: morning, afternoon, or evening
Evening! Watering your garden too late in the day can attract bugs and fungus.
The process of plants using energy from sunlight to turn carbon dioxide into food & oxygen is known as what?
Photosynthesis
True or False: Bees are the most commonly seen pollinator in MN.
True! Specifically, the non-native European honey bee!
What is the most common fruit grown in the state of MN?
Apples! Did you know that the Honey Crisp apple was developed in Minnesota? Minnesota on average produces roughly 20 million pounds of apples a year.
True or False: You should water your garden more on hot summer days than on cool fall days.
True! Water evaporates faster on warm days than on cool days, which means plants need to be watered more when it's hot.
What is the scientific study of plant life known as?
Botany
True or False: Bats are considered pollinators.
True! Primarily in southwest regions of the US, bats are considered pollinators! They prefer large, ight-blooming flowers with strong fruity odors (like cacti) and lots of nectar available.
What are the 5 things most plants need to survive?
Soil, Water, Light, Space, & Air
What is Minnesota's state flower?
Showy Lady's Slipper!
True or False: There is no such thing as over watering your plants.
False! Over watering your plants can cause the leaves to turn yellow and even cause the roots to rot.