What season do we go to pumpkin patches & apple orchards?
Fall/Autumn
This sense tells us something has sugar honey or agave.
Sweetness.
What season would you find pumpkins?
Fall/Autumn.
Cheese
Local
If you could be a fruit or vegetable what would you be?
What season do we typically not grow much unless we have a greenhouse?
Winter.
This sense tells us something is overly saturated and hard to eat/ over seasoned.
This season is known for its blooming flowers and pretty greenery.
Spring
Apples
Local
Tell me a funny story of the first time you tried a food you did not like.
Freebie!
What is one of the best seasons to grow a lot of produce?
Summer.
Could we taste if we could not smell?
No. Smell and taste work hand in hand.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and corn are grown during this time of year.
Summer
Grapes
Not Local
What is your favorite meal to make with your family?
Freebie!
Explain what a greenhouse does.
A greenhouse is an insulated structure that keeps warmth and moisture inside. This in turn gives a warm place for plants to dwell during colder seasons.
This sense tells us something is sour or ______.
bitter.
Could you grow cantaloupe, honeydew and other melons during the spring?
No, these crops are Summer crops.
Dragon Fruit
Not Local
If I wanted to start a garden in February, what do you recommend?
Starting a garden in the Winter requires a greenhouse for plants so the cold weather does not kill them. It also might be a good idea to plant for Spring too since it is February.
Define dormancy.
This is a period during the winter where the plants appear dead but are actually just sleeping. For instance, many trees lose their leaves in Fall have no new growth during Winter dormancy and bloom in the Spring.
This sense tells us the food is full of yummy fats and flavor.
Savory or umami.
What herbs thrive during the Summer months?
Almost all herbs like: basil, cilantro, parsley, lavender and many many more!
Guava Fruit
Not Local
Are tomatoes fruits or vegetables?
Yes No Maybe So?
Tomatoes are grown with the seeds inside, on a vine, which classifies them as a fruit. Traditionally, we enjoy tomatoes for their rich juicy flavor but do not categorize them as fruits because they are usually not sweet. They grow like a fruit, they traditionally do not taste like one.