Garden Planning
True or False: You can plant any garden crop at any time of year in Washington
FALSE, certain crops can be planted in the spring, while some should be planted in early summer, for example.
What is the job of a seed?
to start a plants life cycle
Can you name a garden critter that lives in the soil?
options include: worm, roly poly, centipede, milipede... what else?
True or False: Spring is the season after Winter
TRUE
True or False: Peaches can be grown in Washington
TRUE
Spring is a good time of year to plant (pick one):
A. peppers
B. pumpkins
C. peas
C. peas
True or False: All plants die after one year and have to be replanted
False - some plants die after one year (annuals) while other plants live year after year, going dormant in the winter season (perennial), such as many fruit trees.
Which of these animals might want to eat a seed or fruit from a garden?
A. lady bug
B. bird
C. spider
B. bird
Which of these things take place during the spring in Washington?
A. flower buds form on some plants
B. new leaves form on trees
C. bees and other pollinators visit flowers
D. All of them
D. All of them!
True or False: Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards
TRUE
Washington is home to many kinds of fruit trees. Which of these fruits cannot be grown in Washington?
A. pears
B. cherries
C. apples
D. blueberries
E. pineapple
E. pineapple
What are three things that plants need in order to grow?
many options include: sun, soil, water, air, space, nutrients...
True or False:
Some animals eat plants, some animals eat animals, some animals eat both
True.
Bonus: Do you know what we call these different categories of animals? Can you name one?
Can you name a creature that likes to visit flowers for food?
Many options: bees, beetles, flies, moths, hummingbirds,
What do bees do to help other bees know where to find food?
A. draw them a map
B. sing them a song
C. share a dance with them
C. Share a dance with them
What is one way to attract pollinators to your garden?
A. plant flowers
B. dump trash in the garden
C. don't water your plants, keep them very dry
A. plant flowers
What plant part(s) get made after flowers and pollination?
seeds, and fruits (only need one to get the points)
Which of these critters are not pollinators:
A. hummingbirds
B. beetles
C. honeybees
D. worms
D. worms
Why is the spring a better time than winter to start growing plants?
A. more hours of daylight
B. it rains more in the spring
C. it is extremely hot in the spring
A. more hours of daylight
Which of these things helps break down dead organic matter?
A. bees
B. squirrels
C. bacteria
D. snakes
C. bacteria
Do all plants need the same amount of space to grow in the garden? Why or why not?
No...plants need different amounts of space depending on their size and structure. For example, carrots and radishes can be planted much more closely than things like broccoli or tomatoes, which need more space.
Which of these stages comes before flowers grow on a plant?
A. pollination happens thanks to bees
B. seed sprouts into a young plant
C. fruits form after pollination
B. seed sprouts into a young plant
Can you name three critters/creatures that might live in the garden?
options include: worm, roly poly, centipede, milipede, slug, snail, bird, beetle, bee, butterfly, fly,
What is one thing that you like to do in the spring?
open ended!
Can you name three food crops that can grow in Washington?
many examples: salad greens, peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, radishes, carrots, beets, broccoli, peas, beans, corn, fruit trees: apples, pears, plums, apricots, grapes, berries (many kinds)