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Philly Pharms
100
This "shallow-rooted" plant is the staple ingredient in any salad.
What is Lettuce
100
Famous for her cooking show and a felony that landed her in jail, this homemaking queen owns a 153-acre property in New York she hopes to turn into a self-sustaining American farm.
Who is Martha Stewart
100
This term describes the new phenomenon of farming in metropolitan areas.
What is Urban Farming
100
You can go digging with this tool.
What is a Shovel.
100
A combination of an urban farm and community garden, run by the Walnut Hill Grower’s Cooperative and serving its surrounding West Philadelphia neighborhood.
What is Walnut Hill Farm
200
This cousin of the pickle requires full sun and a decent amount of growing space in your garden.
What is a Cucumber
200
The queen of talk show and now the queen of gardening. She occasioally posts photos of her produce on instagram, where she has about 3.3 million followers.
Who is Oprah
200
The tree when planted in an urban garden can keep the doctor away. Pick its fruit and make juice, cider, sauce, or just drip caramel all over it.
What is an Apple
200
This tool helps hydrate plants and crops. You can make your own with an empty milk jug
What is a Watering Can
200
Created in 2012 in the oldest botanic garden in Philadelphia, the 3.5 acre farm is also home to an orchard, greenhouse, and plots for community gardens. Visitors to the botanic garden can stop by the farm or attend any of the seasonal events hosted by the farm each year.
What is Bartram’s Garden Community Farm and Food Resource Center
300
Fill in the Blank You say, "Tomato," I say, "Tomato." You say, "...," I say, "..."
What is Potato
300
This Colombian singer, known for her single "Hips Don't Lie," grows her own peppers and eggplants.
Who is Shakira
300
This drug is a plant but will get you in serious trouble if grown in an urban garden.
What is Marijuana.
300
This tool helps loosen the soil. Be careful! The edges are pointy.
What is a Rake
300
Located in West Philadelphia, this farm is an educational farm whose mission extends beyond the farm's half acre.
What is Mill Creek Urban Farm
400
This fruit is widely appreciated for its lovely smell, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness.
What is a Strawberry
400
This funnyman featured in the Hangover Movie,calls his North Carolina, 60 acre, home Farmageddon.
Who is Zach Galifinakis
400
The global movement that is trying to save biological systems for future productive use. Urban Farming initiatives would fit under this movement because of its agriculture methods that do not destroy the environment or limit its future use.
What is the Sustainability/ Environmental Movement
400
You can put soil in this and plant a seed.
What is a Pot
400
This farm is not just a farm: it’s also a nursery, a farm stand, a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA), and a community kitchen. Visitors to the farm can volunteer, shop at the farm stand and nursery, or attend one of the many events and workshops the farm hosts each month.
What is Greensgrow Farm
500
Native to Mexico and Central America, this vegetable-though some argue it's a fruit-doesn't fall far from the tree.
What is an Avocado
500
This writer, scientist, and founding father of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, though he spent most of his time in the city, was incredibly passionate about agriculture. Throughout his life, he promoted the distribution of agricultural knowledge and products between nations, wrote several books and essays on the subject of agriculture and was responsible for introducing Scotch kale, Swiss barley, Chinese rhubarb, and kohlrabi to America from Europe.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
500
The condition where a household or a population of people have access to healthy food and optimal nutrition. This condition is closely linked to food supply, which can be increased through urban farming.
What is Food Security
500
For clipping grass and weeds in hard-to-mow areas, including along edges, walls and fences.
What is a String Trimmer/ Scissors
500
Founded in 2008 in West Philadelphia, cultivating both plants and animals for the surrounding neighborhood, this farm describes itself as "a homey blend of animal, people, and plants." Visitors can visit the seasonal farm stand or attend one of the farm's events, like the recent family day, where participants carved pumpkins and made scarecrows to celebrate the harvest season.
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