Tree Identification
What kind of Key is used to Identify Trees?
Dichotomous key
What is the plant family of Kale?
Brassicas
Between sand and compost which has more organic matter?
Compost
What year was stonewall farm founded?
1759
What is the difference between conifers and deciduous
The deciduous trees have leaves that fall off yearly. Coniferous trees bear cones and have needles or scales that do not fall off.
Given an example of a vegetable that is Nitrogen-fixing
peas, legumes
What chemical reacts with organic matter?
hydrogen peroxide
Name one coniferous found at stonewall
Cedar, white pine
What is the function of the lenticel?
Lenticels allow gases to pass between the atmosphere and the organs' interior tissues.
Why do we rotate crops?
improving soil nutrients, interrupt pest and disease cycles
What numbers on the ph scale are acidic?
1-6
Why was the kale turning purple?
variety or cultivar, less light less chlorophyll production
How many needles more needles are in a white pine vs red pine?
2 more needles
Common name for the tomato family
Nightshades
What do bacteria create that hold soil together?
Glues
After what year do raspberry canes die-back?
after the 2nd year
Which tree has a false terminal bud and is marcescence?
American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Which hoop house at the stonewall farm did we plan?
HH2
Name a Marco organism found in soil.
bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, protozoa and nematodes
When is stonewall farm open to the public?
Every day during daylight hours. Starting in March, Saturday 10am-12pm work in the garden. ELO and WBL are available for students who would like credit for working on the farm