In Full Bloom
This is the national flower of Japan.
cherry blossom
This is the world’s most consumed vegetable.
potato
This herb is often paired with tomatoes and is a key ingredient in pesto.
basil
This red and black-spotted insect is a friend to gardeners because it eats aphids.
ladybug
The seeds inside this fruit contain cyanide, but the flesh is perfectly safe to eat.
apple
This flower is known to have one of the longest-lasting blooms in the plant kingdom.
orchid
This is the only fruit with the seeds on the outside.
strawberry
This herb is known for its calming properties and is commonly brewed into a bedtime tea.
chamomile
Though often feared, this eight-legged creature helps control insect populations in the garden.
spider
The bulbs of this plant add flavor to many dishes, but they are toxic to dogs and cats.
garlic (or onion)
This flower is known to have the most varieties, with over 25,000 cultivars.
rose
This is the world’s most widely cultivated fruit.
tomato
Known for its strong scent, this herb is often used as a natural mosquito repellent.
citronella (or lemongrass)
These slimy pests love to feast on your lettuce and hostas, leaving behind a silvery trail.
slugs
Rhubarb stalks are safe to eat, but this part of the plant is toxic.
the leaves
Several centuries ago, this flower was more valuable than gold.
tulip
This is the largest fruit that grows on a tree?
jackfruit
This tiny-leaved herb is one of the main ingredients in the French seasoning blend Herbes de Provence.
thyme
This common garden pest is known for rapidly reproducing and sucking the sap from plant stems.
aphid
This bright red berry is often mistaken for an edible cherry but is highly toxic.
yew berry
This flower is considered the world’s smelliest.
Corpse flower
This vegetable is commonly known as ‘lady’s fingers’.
okra
The name of this city in the USA comes from the Native American word for ‘Wild garlic/onion’.
Chicago
Often mistaken for a wasp, this garden-friendly insect pollinates plants and its larvae feed on aphids.
hoverfly
This beautiful flower is commonly found in gardens, but every part of it is toxic if ingested.
foxglove