What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A gummy bear!

I was trying to start a garden in my backyard, but I was having trouble getting the seeds to grow. I checked the soil, the sunlight, and the watering schedule, but nothing seemed to be working. I decided to consult with a gardening expert, who told me the problem was

I wasn't planting the seeds deep enough, I guess you could say I wasn't getting to the root of the problem.

I told my egg farmer friend that I was worried about his chickens

but he just said 'don't worry, they're egg-cellent at taking care of themselves'

Why did the music teacher need a ladder?

To reach the high notes.