Hort science
The product of photosynthesis
What is sugar and oxygen?
The Gwinnett Technical College mascot
What is a GRYPHON?
This popular succulent stores water in its thick leaves and is commonly used to soothe burns.
What is Aloe Vera
This sap-sucking insect is known for forming colonies on plant stems and excreting honeydew.
What are aphids?
This common tool has a long handle and a curved metal blade, making it ideal for digging.
What is a shovel?
the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
What is Horticulture?
The last day to apply for Gwinnett Tech Foundation scholarships
When is March 31st?
This flowering shrub produces clusters of blue or pink flowers depending on soil pH.
What is Hydrangeas
Slugs and snails leave behind this shiny trail as they move.
What is Slime?
This tool is used to loosen soil and remove weeds, featuring a flat or curved blade on a handle.
What is a hoe?
The pH scale measures soil acidity and alkalinity, with a neutral value being this number.
What is the number 7?
A big 3 day even that benefits the students of Horticulture Program from April 22-24
What is the Spring Plant Sale?
This tropical plant, often kept indoors, has large, split leaves and is sometimes called the “Swiss Cheese Plant.”
What is Monstera deliciosa
If Peter Parker was a garden pest.
What are Spider mites?
This tool is used to cut small branches and stems and is a favorite for pruning shrubs.
What are pruning shears? Or Shears
The vascular system of plants consists of these two main tissues that transport water and nutrients.
What are xylem and phloem?
The year of Gwinnett Technical college opened (Formally known as Gwinnett Area Technical School)
When is 1984?
This tree, known for its distinctive peeling bark and cinnamon-colored trunk, is commonly used in landscaping
What is a Crepe Myrtle?
This fungal disease causes white, powdery spots on leaves and thrives in humid conditions.
What is powdery mildew
This long-handled tool features metal tines and is used for spreading mulch and gathering leaves.
What is a rake?
The green pigment in plants that helps them absorb sunlight is called this
What is chlorophyll?
City that houses a second Gwinnett Technical College campus.
Where is Alpharetta?
This fast-growing vine is known for its heart-shaped leaves and is often seen climbing trees or walls.
What is English Ivy
A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining multiple control methods.
What is Integrated Pest Management or IPM
This specialized cutting tool has two handles and a curved blade, used for cutting thick branches.
What are loppers?