Orientation/Policy Guide
The number of hours needed to graduate from Intern Status
40
What is the main factor effecting height of fruit trees?
Pg 377
Which pruning tool (of the 2 types) causes less damage to plants?
Scissor type
Page 257
Why might a woodpecker continually visit the same tree?
Tree may be infested with boring insects
Pg 445
What is the physical evidence of a disease organism
Sign
Page 414
My church asked me to manage the church landscaping - this qualifies for volunteer hours as a Master Gardener
False
Trees should be pruned flush against the trunk....
False - they should be pruned just outside the branch collar
Page 259
What is a plant that has been created by cross breeding two nonidentical plants
Hybrid
Page 101
What is the minimum soil should be tested?
Every 3-5 years
Page 86
What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management
Page 515
I have to be a member of SWIMGA in order to be a master gardener
False
Tree of heaven is an invasive tree that is illegal to plant, barter, or purchase in Indiana
True
Page 606
Drainage is not important when it comes to planning what to plant
False
Page 131 and 132
The ideal pH for most plants is.....
Between 6.0 and 7.0
Page 87
Kentucky Bluegrass is a good recommendation for what part(s) of Indiana?
All
Page 297
12
Name 3 leaf types
Simple, palmately compound, pinnately compound, double pinnately compound
Page 104
A plant that requires two growing seasons....
Biennials
Page 224
What macronutrients are listed on fertilizers
N -Nitrogen
P-Phosphorus
K-Potassium
Page63, 141
A beetle is in what insect order?
Coleoptera
Page 426
I worked so hard to become an Extension Master Gardener, I can't wait to put the credentials on my landscaping business's website!
This is not allowed
Pruning technique that removes 1/3 of the oldest stems for 3 years
Renewal
Page 267
List 3 warm season vegetable plants
Page 343
Soil particles listed in order of largest to smallest size
Sand
Silt
Clay
Page 72
You need a license or permit to hunt/trap a nuisance groundhog off your property
False
Page 441