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Q1 What time of year is regarded as the growing season? The time between when a plant produces leaves and when it flowers The time between spring and autumn when hardy plants do all their growing The time between the first frost in winter and the last frost in spring
Q2 What two factors affect your local climate? There are two correct answers . Where you are in the country Today's weather The altitude of your garden
Q3 For every 300m (328yds) your garden is above sea level, how many weeks should you reduce your growing season by? One week Two weeks Three weeks
Q4 What can you do to protect recently planted young plants from unseasonal wind and rain damage? There are two correct answers . Bring them inside Put horticultural fleece over them Cover them with a cloche
Q5 When can tender plants survive outside? Between the last frost and the first frost During the whole growing season Only during the summer months of June, July and August
Q6 What is the knock-on effect of a cold summer? There are two correct answers . Slow plant growth Flowers will lose their scent Vegetables and salads take longer to mature
Q7 When should you sow hardy annuals outside? Winter Early spring Early summer
Q8 Which is the best month for planting autumn-flowering bulbs? March July September
Q9 Which is the best month for planting spring-flowering bulbs? February September December
Q10 What types of plants can make a garden look fantastic in winter? There are two correct answers . Bedding plants Universal pansies Plants with coloured bark and stems
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