Across
- 4. the native grassland ecosystem of the region
- 6. a deer species commonly seen at dusk
- 11. a stone fruit tree sensitive to late frosts
- 12. a heat loving garden plant with many varieties
- 13. a dominant woodland tree that feeds wildlife
- 15. a root crop that sweetens in cool soil
- 17. a tall native grass once covering the plains
- 20. a spreading garden plant with large leaves
- 21. a native nut tree known for hard shells and valuable wood
- 24. a native plant essential for monarch butterflies
Down
- 1. a native wildflower loved by pollinators
- 2. a native fruit tree with tropical tasting fruit
- 3. a shrub like nut producer suited to hedgerows
- 5. a fast spreading herb best grown in containers
- 7. a tall nut tree producing oily flavorful nuts
- 8. a common fruit tree that requires winter chill
- 9. the bedrock underlying much of the region
- 10. a fruit tree that ripens best off the branch
- 14. a perennial herb with soft gray leaves
- 16. a glowing insect common on summer evenings
- 18. a fragrant herb often paired with tomatoes
- 19. a warm season garden plant that needs staking
- 22. a low growing herb that tolerates dry soil
- 23. a small flowing waterway common in wooded areas