Magical beings
Garden gnomes originated in what European country?
Germany - Phillip Griebel first made the terracotta gnomes based on local myths.
True or false? Plants have been scientifically proven
to respond to sounds.
True
Plants have been shown to respond to even small sounds, like a caterpillar eating.
“Greensleeves” shares a melody with this Christmas carol.
What is “What Child Is This”? Both songs evoke deep emotions. “Greensleeves” is an old folk song dating to the 16th century, most likely originating in England.
The United States and Canada celebrate this on the third Sunday in June.
What is Father’s Day? The holiday originated in the United States, and the first Father’s Day ever to be celebrated was June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
Why do dads bring an extra pair of socks to play golf on Father's Day?
In case they get a hole in one.
Which brothers penned a fairy tale titled “The Gnome”?
The Grimm Brothers
The story tells of three missing princesses and a gnome who helps locate them.
What fruit is the only edible bromeliad?
Pineapple
The term pineapple was coined by European explorers who thought the fruit resembled a pinecone.
This word is another term for church songs.
What are hymns? Hymns are religious songs sung during worship. The word hymn comes from the Greek word hymnos, meaning “a song of praise.”
This day, usually June 20 or 21, marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere.
What is the summer solstice? It is the longest day of the year.
What did the plate say to the fork?
Dinner's on me!
In traditional stories, what color did leprechauns wear?
(Hint - It's not green)
Red
The idea of green-clad leprechauns became popular in the 20th century.
What is the major difference between a peach and a nectarine?
Peaches have fuzz; nectarines are smooth
You can graft these two trees together and both will bear fruit.
A patriotic tune on both sides of the Atlantic, the English version is “God Save the King/Queen,” and its American counterpart is this.
What is “My Country ’Tis of Thee”? It’s no accident that the songs share the same melody. American colonists deliberately chose the melody of “God Save the King/Queen,” the British national anthem, and added new lyrics as a way of trolling the Crown.
Just as sweet by any other name, June’s birth flower is called this.
What is the rose? It symbolizes love. Louisa May Alcott wrote, “Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.”
What's a groundbreaking Father's Day gift to give to your dad?
A shovel.
In many Scandinavian countries, gnomes are associated with which holiday?
Christmas
They are said to be Santa’s helpers, in much the same way as many Western countries portray elves.
What nutrient-rich gardening product is made from organic matter and is also called humus?
Many gardeners compost fruit and vegetable scraps, but you should never compost meat or cheese.
This is the term for performers singing without instrumentation.
What is a cappella? Cappella means “chapel” or “choir”; a cappella means “in a church or in a choir.” Gregorian chants are performed without instrumentation.
On June 24, 1997, the U.S. Air Force released a report on the strange activities of July 1947, thought by many to be an alien spacecraft crash in this city in New Mexico.
What is Roswell? In the report, the government emphatically denied that aliens had crashed in Roswell and that their bodies are stored at Area 51 in Nevada. That will never keep the people of Roswell from celebrating their annual UFO Encounter Festival each July.
What shoes do frogs wear in the summer?
Open toad sandals.
What is the name of the mischievous fairy character in Peter Pan?
Tinkerbell
One of her abilities is using pixie dust, a magical material that helps its users to fly.
Which of these garden plants will help you attract
butterflies: Joe-Pye weed, wild garlic, or wormwood?
Joe-Pye weed
The strong smell of garlic can repel butterflies rather than attract them.
Often sung at funerals, this is the term for a mournful song of grief.
What is dirge? Dirges are traditionally somber, minor-key tunes. New Orleans breaks with traditional funeral events and holds jazz processions—one from the funeral to the burial and one leading away from the cemetery. The first procession plays more traditional dirges, and the final procession features upbeat music.
The name of Johnny Cash's second wife
What is June?
Johnny Cash proposed marriage to June Carter on stage in London, Ontario, before an audience of 7,000 people. She accepted and they were married on March 1, 1968. They were married for 35 years when June passed on May 15th, 2003.
What did one toilet say to the other?
You look flushed.