Plants
A favorite winter snack for squirrels, this nut is the fruit of the oak tree
What is an acorn?
This state's flower is the Trailing Arbutus, also known as the Mayflower
What is Massachusetts?
In the song "Scarborough Fair" these 2 herbs follow "Parsley, Sage..."
What are "Rosemary & Thyme"?
The ideal vegetable garden should have good drainage & at least 8 hours of this a day
What is sunlight?
The Hawaiian name for a necklace made of flowers
What is a lei?
Both the radish & the horseradish you eat are from this part of the plant
What is the root?
Oklahoma's state flower, lover's kiss under its berries at Christmas parties
What is mistletoe?
Despite the name, its only 1 spice, though its berries' aroma does suggest cinnamon, nutmeg & cloves
What is allspice?
This plant repels Japanese beetles & it works pretty well against vampires, too
Of annuals, biennials or perennials, the ones that live the longest
What are perennials?
Often called the Giant Cactus, its blossom is Arizona's state flower
What is the saguaro?
Indiana's state flower, brought there by early settlers who called it a "piney"
What is a peony?
The ancient Greeks used its leaves to crown winning athletes; today we use it to flavor meats & stews
What is the sweet bay leaf?
Adding mineral oil to the silk of this vegetable can keep out worms
What is corn?
This "Black-Eyed" flower is also called the yellow daisy
What is the Black-Eyed Susan?
The wood of this southern tree, known for its creamy white flowers, is used to make venetian blinds
What is the Magnolia?
The state flower of this, New England's eastern most state, is the white pine cone & tassel
What is Maine?
WWIIs GIs brought back to the US word of this "pizza herb" sometimes called wild marjoram or organy
What is oregano?
Birdcage refuge, fish scraps, sour milk, seaweed & goat manure can all be used to make this
What is compost? (aka fertilizer)
Flowers produce this sugary liquid which bees use to make honey
What is nectar?
Varieties of this tree include the Red, Japanese & Sugar
What is the maple?
The patriotic rose is the official flower of Washington DC
What is the American Beauty (Rose)?
One of the Galloping Gourmet's recipes calls for 40 cloves of this for just 1 chicken
What is garlic?
To make soil less acidic add this, also known as calcium carbonate
What is lime? (aka limestone)
The "tea" varieties of this flower actually smell like tea
What are roses?