Soil and Compost

The Term 'PH' of the soil refers to?

• Measurement of acidity or alkalinity of the soil
• Type of soil particles
• Depth of soil
• Measurement of soil moisture

What are the two main elements that help create compost?

• Carbon-rich materials (browns) and nitrogen-rich materials (greens)
• Sunlight-rich materials (yellows) and calcium-rich materials (whites)
• Water-rich materials (aquas) and potassium-rich materials (purples)
• Oxygen-rich materials (whites) and phosphorus-rich materials (blues)

What does compost provide the garden?

• Increased pest infestation
• Reduced sunlight exposure
• Negative impact on plant growth
• Essential nutrients, improved soil structure, moisture retention, and healthy microbial activity

A chaos Garden is said to be good because?

• Leads to soil degradation
• Promotes biodiversity and sustainability
• Reduces plant diversity
• Increases pollution and waste

Why is Mulch important for your garden?

• Suppresses weeds

• All of the answers

• Regulates Soil Temperature and retains Moisture

• Adds nutrients

What nutrients are good for plants and can be found in the soil?

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
• Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur
• Iron, zinc, copper
• Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E

What are good plant companions for carrots?

• Tomatoes, potatoes, spinach
• Cucumbers, squash, pumpkins
• Lettuce, kale, spinach
• Lettuce, chives, and peas

What should not be planted with tomatoes?

• Peppers and cucumbers
• Corn and potatoes
• Carrots and lettuce
• Spinach and radishes

What are carbon rich materials in compost?

• Leaves, straw, paper, cardboard, wood chips
• Concrete, bricks, rocks
• Plastic bottles, metal cans, glass jars
• Grass clippings, coffee grounds, fruit peels

What are some Nitrogen rich materials in compost?

• plastic bottles
• metal cans
• grass clippings, fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, manure
• cardboard scraps