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ANIMAL AWAKENING
100
You will kill your plants by adding too much moisture when you do this.
What is overwatering
100
These little guys are known for building complex colonies--with queens, workers, and soldiers.
What are ants
100
Melting snow in spring can lead to this dangerous overflow of rivers causing this.
What is flooding
100
This “trumpet” flower likes to show off its colors,
What are daffodils
100
This large mammal famously emerges from hibernation in spring, often hungry and very slow-moving.
What is a bear
200
Failing to rotate crops year after year can lead to a buildup of these unwanted organisms in the soil.
Pests and diseases
200
Known for its powerful hind legs, this insect can leap 20 times its body length.
What is a grasshopper
200
This kind of storm can be both bright and very loud.
What is a thunderstorm
200
This fragrant purple flower is so calming, it’s basically the spa day of your garden.
What is lavender
200
We wake this guy in February to find out if we will have an early spring.
What is the groundhog or Punxsutawney Phil
300
Neglecting to do this to your flowers can prevent plants from redirecting energy into producing new growth.
What is deadheading
300
This insect is known for its bioluminescent glow on warm summer nights.
What are fireflies/lightning bugs
300
In many regions, spring begins with this vernal astronomical event.
What is spring equinox
300
These colorful flowers are often planted in borders.
What are pansies
300
When bats wake from hibernation, they often search for this flying snack.
What are insects
400
Using dull pruners can cause ragged cuts making plants more vulnerable to this.
What is disease
400
This was the first insect sent into space for scientific research.
What is a fruit fly
400
Spring is notorious for this airborne irritant that triggers sneezing and itchy eyes.
What is pollen
400
This flower may be small, but it’s mighty in spring—sometimes called the “harbinger of winter’s end.”
What is a crocus
400
Hibernation isn’t just sleep; it’s a state of reduced metabolism that helps these animals survive months without this vital necessity.
What is food
500
Watering in the heat of midday instead of early morning often causes water to do this.
What is evaporate
500
Every 13-17 years these insects emerge from soil in massive numbers.
What are periodical cicadas
500
Sudden bursts of rain and wind accompanied by dark clouds are called this.
What are squalls
500
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What is a rhododendron bush
500
Amphibians like frogs and toads emerge from hibernation to do this noisy spring activity.
What is mating/croaking