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Quiz - 2007 Questions & Answers
Episode 2401 – April 8, 2007
Starting a Spring Vegetable Garden
Winner: Nancy Butterfield
1. According to Hort Leaflet #604, what types of plants should you use to protect plants from cold damage?
A. Ornamental Grasses
B.
Varieties that are hardy to your area
C.
Evergreen plants
D.
All of the above
Answer is B. Plant only varieties that are hardy to your area.
According to the Hort Website Vegetable Garden Planting Guide: Spring, when is the best time to plant Watermelons?
A. Feb. 1 – Apr. 15
B.
Apr. 20 – July 15
C.
Aug. 1 - Aug. 31
D.
Apr. 15 – June 1
Answer is D. Watermelons should be planted between April 15th and June 1st.
Episode 2402 – April 15, 2007
Three Popular North Carolina Strawberry Varieties
Winner: Steve Smith
1. According to Hort Leaflet #8205, Strawberries in the Home Garden, When is the best time to perform a soil test before planting?
A. 2 to 3 weeks before planting
B.
3 months before planting
C.
No soil testing is needed
D.
4 to 6 months before planting
Answer is D. 4 to 6 months before planting.
It is best to test the soil four to six months before planting. If the pH is too low, raise it to the level suggested by the soil test with dolomitic lime. Strawberries require a soil pH in the range of 5.5 to 6.5.
2. According to Hort Leaflet #8107, Growing Tomatoes for Home Use, If no soil test is performed, what can be mixed with ¾ cup of lime for each plant?
A. ½ cup of sulfer
B.
½ cup of 8-8-8
C.
¼ cup of gypsum
D.
3/4 cup of 10-10-10
Answer is B. ½ cup of 8-8-8
If no soil test has been taken, apply 3/4 cup of lime and 1/2 cup of 8-8-8 fertilizer for each plant. Lime will help reduce nutrient imbalances, particularly with calcium and help control the blossom end rot problem that occurs so frequently on tomatoes.
Episode 2403 – April 22, 2007
Planting Bare Root Roses
Winner: Walter King
1. According to Karen Neill, how long should you soak a Rose plant before planting it?
A.
12 Hours
B.
8 hours
C.
At least 1 hour
D.
You do not need to soak before planting.
Answer is C.
Rose plants should be soaked at least 1 hour, but no longer than 6.
2. Linda Blue recommends filling a spreader with fertilizer on the lawn.
A. True
B.
False
Answer is B. False.
If you fill the spreader on your lawn you risk spillage and burnt areas.
Episode 2404 – April 29, 2007
Using Native Stone in Your Landscape
Winner: Stephanie Kubilus
1. The three types of stone most commonly used for building retaining walls are sand stone, quarried stone and _____________.
A. Field Stone
B. Valley Stone
C. Black Stone
D. Red Stone
Answer is A. Field Stone
2. Pesticides should be applied when there is rain in the forecast.
A. True
B. False
Answer B. False
Episode 2405 – May 6, 2007
Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods-9 Principles of Landscape Design
Winner: Jerry Redmond
1. Why do people want Organic Fruits and Vegetables?
A. Food Safety
B. It is better for the environment
C. Organics taste better
D. None of the above
Answer is A. Consumers want to know what types of chemicals are being used on foods they consume.
2. Can Hydrogen Peroxide be used for Organic Disease control?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer is A. Hydrogen Peroxide can be used, but in a more concentrated form.
Episode 2406 – May 12
Growing Container Vegetables
Winner: Jeana Douros
1. What is the best month to plant flowers when using black plastic?
A. April
B. May
C. June
D. July
Answer B. May. If you wait until June or July the plastic will get too hot and burn your flowers.
2. Should drainage holes be drilled into the bottom of container pots?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer. B Drainage holes should be drilled into the sides to insure proper drainage.
Episode 2407 – May 19
Growing Mushrooms at Home
Winner: Scott Hyder
1. How many times can a mushroom kit be harvested?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
5
Answer C. According to Karen Neill, you can get 3 or 4 crops of mushrooms with one kit. The first two crops will yield the most mushrooms.
2.
When is the best time to get a mushroom cutting?
A.
Morning
B.
Afternoon
C.
Evening
D.
Midnight
Answer A. Morning is the best time to get a cutting.
Episode 2408 – May 26
Master Gardener Legacy Garden
Winner: Sheila Barnes
1. If you are planning on planting tomatoes and peppers you should use Black Plastic Mulch.
A. True
B.
False
Answer is A. True. Black Plastic Mulch is better for tomatoes and peppers
2. How big is the Master Gardener Legacy Garden?
A. ½ Acre
B. 2 Acres
C. ¼ Acre
D. 1 Acre
Answer is D. 1 Acre.
Episode 2409 – June 2
The Right Way to Prune Trees
Winner: Kim Greene
1. How many acres of Seedless Watermelon does Mr. Brantley Farm?
A. 25
B. 35
C. 75
D. 100
Brantley Farms has 100 acres of seedless watermelon.
2. When do they start seeding for germination?
A. March
B. February
C. January
D. May
Answer: A. March. They start the germination process in mid march in Greenhouses.
Episode 2410 – June 9
Plants for a Rock Garden
Winner: Robert Teeple
1. Permatil is a North Carolina made product?
A. True
B. False
Answer is A. True
2. Baptisia, Clamatis, and __________ are a few of the native North Carolina plants used in Tony Avents’s Rock Garden.
A. Rose
B. Daisy
C. Orchid
D. Iris
Answer is D. Iris
Episode 2411 – June 16
Building a Dry Stack Wall
Winner: Phillip Talpers
1. Although Cyclamens is considered a tropical plant, it prefers a temperature of about ________?
A. 55 degrees
B. 70 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 85 degrees
Answer is A. 55 degrees. Once it reaches around 70 degrees the plant will start to fade.
2. What is an item that can be grown in a garbage garden?
A. Sweet Potato
B. Pineapple Tops
C. Carrot Tops
D. All of the above
Answer is D All of the above.
Episode 2412 – June 23
Schools Out – Kids in the Garden
Winner: Michele Cosper
1. Although Cyclamens is considered a tropical plant, it prefers a temperature of about ________?
A. 55 degrees
B. 70 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 85 degrees
Answer is A. 55 degrees. Once it reaches around 70 degrees the plant will start to fade.
2. What is an item that can be grown in a garbage garden?
A. Sweet Potato
B. Pineapple Tops
C. Carrot Tops
D. All of the above
Answer is D All of the above.
Episode 2413 - June 30
Rain Garden at the Town Hall in Cary
Winner: Karen Elsken
1. How long can the plants in a rain garden be under water?
A. 3 hours
B. 1 day
C. 3 days
D. None of the Above
Answer C. 3days. The plants can be under water for as many as 3 days.
2. What type of log is best for growing Shitakes Mushrooms?
A. Pine
B. Oak
C. Dogwood
D. Cedar
Answer is B. Oak.
Episode 2414 - July 7
Marie Dalton, National Gardening Contest Winner
Winner: Larry Jones
1. The three “rooms” in Marie Dalton’s garden are: The Garden Room, The Picture Room, and ______________________?
A. Blue Rock
B. Black Rock
C. River Rock
D. Red Rock
Answer is C. River Rock.
2. If your Nellie R. Stevens Holley has yellow leaves in the spring, what is the problem?
A. Disease
B. Nothing
C. Pest
D. None of the Above
Answer is B. Nothing. As long as there is new growth on the plant, the yellowing leaves are old and naturally dying off.
Episodes 2415 -
July 14
Growing Grass in the Shade
Winner: Arnold Sharpe
1. What is the ratio of seed Bill said should be planted to produce grass in the shade?
A. 3 – 3 – 3
B. 3 – 1 – 1
C. 5 – 3 – 2
D. 5 – 1 – 1
Answer is D. 5 – 1 – 1
2. How many people visit the Ability Garden per year?
A. 3000
B. 1000
C. 200
D. 10000
Answer is A. 3000
Episode 2416 - July 22
Jack in the Pulpit
Winner: Jeff Gunnell
1. Native Jack in the Pulpit likes a very dry climate?
A. True
B. False
Answer is B. False
2. How long will the Battery pack from the Solar Energy System normally last?
A. 30 min
B. 45 min
C. 1 hour
D. 3 hours
Answer is C. 1 hour
Episode 2417 - July 29
Growing Raspberries Update
Winner: Daisy Burns
1. What is the name of the variety of Raspberry bill has planted in his garden?
A. Caroline
B. Heritage
C. Colonial
D. Marsupial
Answer is A. Caroline
2. What is the first step in laying sod?
A. Till the soil.
B. Do a soil sample analysis.
C. Buy your sod.
D. Rake your soil.
Answers is B. Take a soil sample and have it analyzed to determine if your soil needs amending.
Episode 2418 - August 5
Native Grasses or Ways to Conserve Water
Winner: Randy James
1. When is the best time to spray for Hemlock pests?
A. September & March
B. June & August
C. December & July
D. April & May
Answer is A. September or October and March or April are the best months to spray for Hemlock Pests.
2. Reclaimed water is drinkable.
A. True
B. False
Answer is B. False. Although reclaimed water has been treated and is very clean, it can not be used for Drinking Water.
Episode 2419 - August 12
Improving Your Garden Soil
Winner: Eileen Gregory
1. What is the name of the organic matter Bill used in his garden area in the winter?
A. Alfalfa
B. Crimson Clover
C. Sunflowers
D. Wheat Grass
Answer is B. Crimson Clover
2. Is it safer to eat an unwashed Organic Apple?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer is B. No. All fruit should be washed before eating.
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