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Doing things yourself in house and garden is not only a great way to save money but also highly satisfying since you will have every day to enjoy your creation. If you have a green thumb or know how to hold a tool, you have come to the right category!
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1 Lost Arts 2- Milking
There are many things our forefathers knew that we are beginning to rediscover and enjoy. Can you imagine getting your own milk in the morning?
Tough
10 Q
crisw
May 09 02
5523 plays
2 Perennial Borders
A quiz about some of the flowering plants used to create a perennial border, some common, others not so common. Good Luck!
Tough
15 Q
jouen58
Apr 27 03
4128 plays
3 A Bunch Of British Wild Flowers
English counties have their own wild flower emblem. I will give you some clues and all you need to do is guess the name of the wild flower.
Average
10 Q
Plodd
Oct 07 09
141 plays
4 Lost Arts 3 - Natural Dyeing
Our ancestors did not use synthetic dyes to color their possessions, only colors derived from plants, animals and minerals. While rarely-seen today, these dyes are still available- and beautiful!
Difficult
10 Q
crisw
Dec 13 04
507 plays
5 A Wisconsin Perennial Bouquet
Wisconsin is home to a number of perennial plants which actually love the cold, snowy winters and hot, sticky summers. For each question, I'll give a description of one of my garden perennials and you pick the correct flower!
Average
10 Q
peachy_1
Dec 31 06
645 plays
6 The Perils of Painting
Lazy Lars has decided to take up house painting as a hobby. He thinks it's easy, but a lot of things can go wrong. Can you help Lars learn from his mistakes?
Average
10 Q
Squisher
Sep 03 08
873 plays
7 A Brush With Nature: Artists In The Rose Garden
Roses are often named after people, famous or otherwise. Here's a bouquet of artists you can sample without getting covered in paint or pollen. Who's in your rose bed? Take a look!
Average
10 Q
highfells
Aug 07 09
231 plays
8 Gardener's Challenge
This quiz should prove an interesting challenge to the serious gardener in the United States, and may prove to be interesting to others as well. Have fun!
Average
15 Q
egstrasser
Aug 13 04
2367 plays
9 Trimming the Hedge--A Quiz About Topiary
Here's a short quiz about the art of training trees and vines into decorative shapes. So grab your pruning shears and let's get clipping!
Average
10 Q
lacybear
May 23 07
708 plays
10 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Shows in the UK
Welcome to my first quiz which I hope inspires you to visit an RHS Show!
Tough
10 Q
Plocket
Jun 14 07
345 plays
11 Wooden You Know?
A quiz on wood and woodworking.
Tough
10 Q
crisw
Apr 02 04
1857 plays
12 What Plant Where?
Can you help me plant up my English garden?
Tough
10 Q
heucherella
Nov 09 05
1005 plays
13 I Saw It On The Grass
Have you ever been stretched out on the lawn and noticed all of the different things that are in the grass? Have a closer look and you'll be surprised at what you will see! (Much of this quiz is North America specific)
Easy
10 Q
funnytrivianna
Apr 19 09
1773 plays
14 Lost Arts 1-Soapmaking
There are many things our forefathers knew that we are beginning to rediscover and enjoy. The ancient art of soapmaking is just one of these. Learn how to make soap!
Difficult
10 Q
crisw
May 02 02
1134 plays
15 Feng Shui - Beginners Guide
Feng Shui blends several aspects of Chinese cultural practise. It is a composite of astrology, folklore, mystical beliefs and common sense. You may know several of these, but do you know how integral a part they are in Feng Shui?
Average
10 Q
furby1
Mar 21 08
555 plays
16 Mary Mary, How Does Your Garden Grow?
There are several ways that flowers grow. Perennials grow back every year. Annuals usually need to be replanted every year. Bulbs store the energy for the plant to grow the next year. And corms and tubers that are similar to bulbs but solid inside.
Average
10 Q
mira_dunham
May 15 07
1491 plays
17 Old House Renovation, part 2
If you decide to renovate an old house, you will probably run into many of these terms. A few are still used in modern construction. Choose from multiple-choice answers. Some of the questions in this quiz are oriented to Americans.
Average
10 Q
root17
Oct 19 03
2049 plays
18 Salt: The True Story
I was watching the History Channel the other day and they had an entire show on salt. I found it very interesting, so I thought I would test your knowledge. Good Luck!
Average
10 Q
Kinneylover20
Feb 10 06
1635 plays
19 Construction Basics
These are some very basic question about the construction field.
Difficult
10 Q
quizzster
Feb 02 08
768 plays
20 Gardeners' Whirl
Here is a quiz ideal for anyone keen on gardening!
Average
10 Q
TomGood
Feb 26 07
1443 plays
21 General Woodworking
A woodworking quiz for all those interested in the art of woodcraft, especially for furniture.
Tough
10 Q
Woody156
Jun 30 04
1164 plays
22 Goldfish and Koi Pond Basics
I am building a koi pond and it is a great learning experience. I can't think of a more interesting addition to a landscape.
Tough
10 Q
srfield99
May 10 08
315 plays
23 House Painting 101
Here are some questions about interior house painting.
Average
10 Q
fertigline
Feb 26 07
960 plays
24 Tree-Mendous Trivia
Fun facts & myths related to trees commonly found in England
Difficult
10 Q
nytoffee
Sep 29 09
174 plays
25 Black is Beautiful
There's a dark side to the garden: rotten and dead vegetation, snakes, bugs and worms struggling to eat and not be eaten, weird shapes and flowers of evil, dark and ominous...
Average
10 Q
duracell
Jan 31 06
564 plays
26 Old McBindy Had A Farm
Old McBindy has a farm, in Queensland, Australia. Let's see how much you know about small farms!
Tough
10 Q
Aussiespark
Nov 06 06
564 plays
27 Home Economics for the Domestically Challenged
I am domestically challenged, so I've decided to make a quiz on something I don't know anything about- housework! Learn this mysterious science along with me.
Easy
10 Q
bullymom
Aug 21 03
10200 plays
28 Landscapes and the Pests that Eat Them
Match common landscape plants of Northeastern United States with the insects that feed on them. (seasonal and mild)
Difficult
10 Q
imcastortroy
Nov 29 06
393 plays
29 Old House Renovation, part 1
If you decide to renovate an old house, you will probably run into many of these terms. A few are still used in modern construction. Choose from the multiple-choice answers for these 10 questions about old-house terms the one you think is correct.
Average
10 Q
root17
Nov 11 00
3483 plays
30 Log Homes
Homes made of logs may seem old-fashioned, but today they are examples of stunning natural architecture. Questions are on practices in the United States.
Tough
10 Q
crisw
Dec 21 05
426 plays
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