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      What’s Your Gardening IQ?

      What’s Your Gardening IQ?
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      Lifestyle

      By BrainFall Staff - Updated: March 12, 2024

      Do you have a green thumb or do your plants have the lifespan of a mayfly? Take our trivia quiz and find out just how much gardening know-how YOU possess!

      What’s Your Gardening IQ?

      Gardening: is it your secret superpower or just another chore that reminds you to stick to buying herbs from the supermarket? Let's face it, not everyone can have a green thumb. But maybe you've got what it takes to cultivate a patch of paradise, and you don't even know it yet. So, we've cooked up a little something that's part garden trowel, part crystal ball—a quiz that digs into your horticultural smarts.

      A variety of plants in pots, garden tools, and a watering can on a wooden table in a lush backyard garden

      Ready to find out if you're the sage of sage, the go-to for growing tomatoes, or if your cactus is just hanging on by a thread? This is your chance to prove that your garden is more than just a pretty plot—it's a vibrant veggie victory, a floral fantasia! And who knows? You might just bloom into the gardening genius you were always meant to be—or at least get a good laugh at the attempt. So grab your gloves, it's time to root around in the dirt of your gardening knowledge and unearth your true plant potential.

      Digging Into the Dirt: Fundamentals of Gardening

      A shovel pierces the earth, turning over rich soil. Seed packets and gardening tools lay nearby, ready for use. Sunlight filters through the leaves of nearby plants, casting dappled shadows on the ground

      Before you take a swing at that gardening IQ quiz, let's sink our hands into the soil of basic gardening knowledge that'll grow your confidence as much as your petunias. Remember, good gardens are more than just a sprinkle of seeds and a hope for the best—they're a battleground of foliage fiefdom!

      What's the Buzz? Pollinators in the Garden

      Your garden is a buzzing hotspot if you've got the right blooms to lure in nature's little helpers. Bees are the VIPs (Very Important Pollinators) of the garden party, so roll out the red carpet with sun-soaked flowers. Speaking of a buzz, don’t be surprised when you find ants marching to the beat of their own drum, inadvertently aiding in pollen traffic control. Without these creatures, spring wouldn't quite have that zing of growth.

      • Essential Pollinator Plants:
        • Sunflowers - Helianthus annuus
        • Lavender - Lavandula
        • Bee Balm - Monarda

      Lawns and Labor: Grassy Plains of Home

      Want an emerald carpet of lawn that makes your neighbors green with envy? It starts with mastering the art of the blade—mowing, that is. Set your mower on a setting that trims without scalping, and water consistently without turning your grassy kingdom into the lost city of Atlantis. Sunlight and water—balance these like you're walking a tightrope, and you're halfway to lawn legend status.

      • Lawn Care Tips:
        • Mow high to encourage root development
        • Water deeply but infrequently to promote drought resistance

      War on Weeds: Tactical Foliage Management

      Weeds are the uninvited party crashers of your verdant soiree. Show them the door with preemptive strikes like mulching and vigilant weeding to stop their invasion. Remember, every weed left to seed can spawn a relentless weed army. Organize your defences, pull from the roots, and ensure your garden remains an untamed beast of man-made and nature-nurtured beauty and not a field of thistle invaders.

      • Weed War Strategies:
        • Regular weeding sessions
        • Mulching to smother new weed growth

      Now go on, take that quiz and let's see if your gardening IQ is blooming marvellous or if it’s time to hit the botanical books!

      The Seasons of Success: Timely Gardening Tips

      You think you've got the dirt on gardening? Let's seed if your green thumb is truly the cream of the crop with seasonal strategies and cultivating edibles that'll turn your neighbors green with envy.

      From Frost to Harvest: Seasonal Strategies

      In March, as Jack Frost makes his exit, it’s prime time for prepping your soil. Once the snow has melted away, break out your gardening gear and get down to the nitty-gritty. Fertilize your soil with gusto, assuming you're aiming for a Pulitzer in the prize veggie pageant. Opt for a standard 10-10-10 fertilizer as soon as those bulbs nose out but remember, too much enthusiasm with the feed and you’ll burn your buds faster than a rabbit on a radish.

      • North facing garden? Shade-tolerant flowers are your friends.
      • In the West, where the sun is relentless, drought-resistant plants will be your squad.

      Floral Feats and Veggie Victories: Cultivating Edibles

      Be the architect of your container designs, pairing up veggies and flowers for a garden gala that's Instagram envy incarnate. Think tomatoes with basil—because who doesn't like an edible friendship?

      • Fruit trees? Remember, no shallow flings. Plant them at the right depth to avoid a heartbreaking harvest.
      • Veggies are divas that need their space. Give 'em room to strut their stuff, and you’ll be the hero of the harvest.

      Let your flowers and edibles germinate in peace, without the chaos of weeds to cramp their style. Once it’s harvest time, prepare to bask in the glory of your horticultural prowess. Remember, each season comes with its own set of quirks just like your Aunt Edna’s cactus collection, so adapt, overcome, and maybe brag a little.

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      Question 1/10

      Which of the following is NOT a summer season vegetable?

      • Tomato
      • Artichoke
      • Beet
      • Cucumber
      Question 2/10

      What is this tool used for?

      • Weeding
      • Turning dirt
      • Harvesting
      • Poking my enemies
      Question 3/10

      Choose two companion plants that help carrots grow:

      • Corn and Sunflowers
      • Radishes and Cucumbers
      • Beets and Tomatoes
      • Onions and Lettuce
      Question 4/10

      Which of the following is NOT a pollinating insect?

      • Bee
      • Wasp
      • Moth
      • Mosquito
      Question 5/10

      When is the best time to water your garden?

      • In the morning
      • In the afternoon
      • At dusk
      • Anytime is a good time to water!
      Question 6/10

      Who is the Greek goddess of the harvest?

      • Artemis
      • Hera
      • Demeter
      • Persephone
      Question 7/10

      What is an all natural way to keep garden pests at bay?

      • Shiny garden decorations
      • Homemade fish fertilizer
      • Planting strong scented plants like garlic
      • All of the above
      Question 8/10

      What is this tool used for?

      • Weeding
      • Turning/moving soil
      • Cutting seed rows
      • All of the above
      Question 9/10

      A healthy compost pile should have:

      • An equal balance of carbon and nitrogen ingredients
      • More carbon ingredients than nitrogen ingredients
      • More nitrogen than carbon ingredients
      Question 10/10

      Which of these beautiful flowers is toxic to humans?

      • Tiger Lily
      • Angel's Trumpet
      • Violet
      • Snapdragon
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