Midwest Gardeners Handbook 4 Flashcards
1
Q
To keep rodents out of fence
A
Sink fence several inches into the ground
2
Q
When hardening off, gradually decrease
A
Water
3
Q
When hardening off, gradually increase
A
Light
4
Q
When transplanting, _ roots of plants (2)
A
Massage
De-clump
5
Q
_ are edible
A
Calendula (pot marigold ‘can brighten salad)
6
Q
_ can flavor a soup
A
Pot marigold
7
Q
Nasturtium attracts (2)
A
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
8
Q
Nasturtium is
A
Edible
9
Q
Can eat nasturtium flowers, _, and _
A
Leaves
Seeds
10
Q
Use _ for nasturtium to avoid transplant shock
A
Biodegradable pots
11
Q
Nasturtium prefers _ soil
A
Well-drained
12
Q
Excess nitrogen for nasturtium can cause
A
Large leaves and no flowers
13
Q
_ can lead to disease problems for nasturtium
A
Overwatering
14
Q
Seeds of sunflower attracts
A
Hummingbirds
15
Q
Prevent squirrels or birds by
A
Covering with cheese cloth or netting
