Gardening Trivia

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Grow your knowledge with gardening trivia on flower and herb gardens, indoor plants, hydroponics, landscape design, and permaculture. From seed starting to soil science, gardening blends patience, art, and a little friendly bargaining with nature. Dig in and see if your green thumb extends all the way to your brain.

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  1. The green pigment in plants responsible for absorbing light energy.

    • Carotene
    • Chlorophyll
    • Xanthophyll
    • Melanin

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  2. The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

    • Stem
    • Leaf
    • Root
    • Flower

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  3. This type of plant completes its entire life cycle in one growing season.

    • Annual
    • Perennial
    • Biennial
    • Evergreen

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  4. The transfer of pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part.

    • Germination
    • Fertilization
    • Propagation
    • Pollination

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  5. The process by which a seed begins to grow into a new plant.

    • Pollination
    • Germination
    • Cultivation
    • Maturation

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  6. Decayed organic matter that enriches soil and improves its structure.

    • Mulch
    • Fertilizer
    • Compost
    • Peat

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  7. A material spread over soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate temperature.

    • Compost
    • Fertilizer
    • Topsoil
    • Mulch

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  8. This plant type returns year after year without needing to be replanted.

    • Annual
    • Perennial
    • Biennial
    • Deciduous

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