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Gardening Crossword for Adults

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Gardening Crossword for Adults

Name ______________   Date ________
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Across

  • 1Spring bulb associated with Holland (5)
  • 5Plant that lives for a single season (6)
  • 6Small hand tool for digging (6)
  • 10Glass building for growing plants (10)
  • 15Young plant just sprouted (8)
  • 16Fragrant purple herb (8)

Down

  • 2Cutting back branches to shape a plant (7)
  • 3Frame for climbing plants (7)
  • 4Garden fruit often mistaken for a vegetable (6)
  • 7Decomposed scraps that enrich the soil (7)
  • 8Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers (8)
  • 9Plant that comes back every year (9)
  • 11Shrub whose flower color can change with soil acidity (9)
  • 12Underground helper that aerates soil (9)
  • 13Layer spread on soil to keep in moisture (5)
  • 14Tiny sap-sucking garden pest (5)
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For
Adults and teens
Time
15–25 min
Grid
14 × 15
Clues
16 (6 across, 10 down)
Paper
US Letter, 2 pages
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Printable Gardening Crossword for Adults PDF preview with grid and clues

About this crossword

A gardening crossword for adults, from seed starting to pruning, with clues that a weekend gardener will enjoy.

The puzzle has 16 clues on a 14×15 grid. The PDF prints the puzzle and clues on page one and the filled-in answer key on page two.

Did you know?

  • Bigleaf hydrangeas often bloom blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline soil.
  • Botanically, a tomato is a fruit.
  • Earthworms loosen and enrich soil as they tunnel and feed.

Questions

Is this crossword hard?

It is aimed at adults who garden, with terms like PERENNIAL and DEADHEAD. The word bank version makes it a relaxed solve.

Can I print copies for a class or group?

Yes. Our crosswords are free for personal, classroom and non-commercial group use. Print as many copies as you need.

How do I make it easier?

Tick “Show word bank” before printing, or download the version with a word bank. Each answer also shows its number of letters.

Where are the answers?

The answer key is on the second page of the PDF. On screen, tick “Show answer key” or use “Check my answers” to see which squares are right.

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