What kind of gardener are you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  In the past, I've grown mainly...

  • A.
    Weeds
  • B.
    Vegetables and herbs
  • C.
    Flowers
  • D.
    Nothing yet!
• 2.
  I like to garden because...

  • A.
    It’s relaxing and gets me outdoors
  • B.
    I like to know where my food comes from
  • C.
    My garden is my escape
• 3.
  How do I feel about weeding?

  • A.
    I weed when I remember to
  • B.
    I feel guilty about not weeding
  • C.
    I like an aesthetically-pleasing garden with no weeds
• 4.
  In the past, what has stopped me from gardening?

  • A.
    It's too much work!
  • B.
    There were a lot of problems, like bugs and weeds, and I didn't feel comfortable using pesticides on them.
  • C.
    I tried it but didn't get the results I had hoped for--my garden was less than perfect!
• 5.
  If I saw that all my lettuce had been chewed by slugs, I would...

  • A.
    Curse loudly and go back inside
  • B.
    Research natural pest control methods
  • C.
    Roll out the big guns (aka chemical insecticides)
• 6.
   If I grew a lot of something (zucchinis, tomatoes, etc.), I would…

  • A.
    Try to eat it all myself, then compost it
  • B.
    Give the surplus to a neighbour, friend, or community food pantry
  • C.
    Make a note in my journal not to plant so many zucchinis or tomatoes next year!
• 7.
  When I think about making my own compost, my reaction is… 

  • A.
    I would rather buy it from the garden centre.
  • B.
    I'd love to have my own heap and help out Mother Earth!
  • C.
    What about rats, mice, and general mess? No thanks.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a Relaxed Gardener!

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  You garden for enjoyment and don’t stress about a little insect damage or a less than aesthetic garden patch. You know your garden will forgive you if you don't visit every day (or week!)Thanks for taking the quiz and joining my community!As my gift to you, I'm sending along a gardening guide for laidback folks like you! In this guide, you'll discover low-work/ no-work gardening techniques, plants that promote relaxation, a book for Relaxed Gardeners, and more!(For an optimal viewing experience, open your guide in Full Screen Mode, under the View tab)
• 2.
  You’re an Ethical Gardener!

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  You have a strong desire to protect the Earth and her processes with your garden choices. Your green ethic inspires you to leave your little patch of ground better than when you found it. Thank you for taking the quiz and for joining my community!I'd like to send you a free guide for Ethical Gardeners. In this guide you'll discover how to choose the best composter for your urban yard, a tried-and-true pest prevention strategy, and more!(For an optimal viewing experience, open your guide in Full Screen Mode under the View tab)
• 3.
  You’re an Idealist Gardener!

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  You strive for excellence and aesthetic beauty in your garden and perhaps in other areas of your life. You work hard to keep your piece of paradise looking its best!Thank you for taking the quiz and for joining my online community! I'd like to send you a free gardening guide for Idealist Gardeners. In this guide, you'll discover colourful veggie varieties that will add beauty to your garden and dinner table, and more!(For an optimal viewing experience, open your guide in Full Screen Mode under the View tab.)