Grow Something Edible — Full Week

Quick quiz

These ask about details you only notice by really doing the task. Get every one right to pass.

1. 1. Overwatering a plant most often causes…

   Faster floweringBigger leavesYellow leaves and rotting rootsNothing — more is always better

2. 2. Which time of day are most garden birds and insects active?

   They're equally active all dayEarly morningOnly at noonMidnight

3. 3. When watering a plant, how do you know it actually needs water?

   The top few centimetres of soil feel dryThe leaves look greenIt's been one dayThe pot feels warm

4. 4. Why are native plants better for local bees and butterflies?

   Local insects evolved to feed on themThey grow faster than anything elseThey need fertiliser to surviveBees avoid non-native plants completely

5. 5. Which bird food is safest to put out?

   Plain birdseed or unsalted seedsBreadSalted chipsLeftover cake

6. 6. Which helps cut food waste?

   Buy doubleThrow out bruised fruitLeave food outEat leftovers

7. 7. Composting turns food scraps into…

   MetalSoil foodPlasticNothing