1. Jennifer Gerson
MiraCosta College

2. To develop a demonstration garden for students of all
ages which utilizes sustainable principles of:
• fruit and vegetable production,
• plant propagation,
• garden management,
• composting,
• water conservation,
• integrated pest management,
• and seed saving.

3. MiraCosta College Students
• Student Horticulture Club
• Horticulture Dept. Students
• Sustainable Agriculture Courses
• Other Departments
(Architecture, Art, Asian
Studies, Biology, Nutrition, etc.)
High School Age Youth
• Youth Academy
• El Camino High School
• Ocean Shores High School
• High School Students
School Age Children
• MCC Child Development Center
• Oceanside Elementary Schools
• College for Kids
Community Members
• Teacher Training
• Garden Education Workshops
• Composting Workshops

4. Demonstrate Organic Farming Methods:
 Preserve and Protect the Health of the Soil
 Conserve Water and Protect Water Quality
 Conserve Energy and Protect Air Quality
 Select Appropriate Plants
 Practice Responsible Pest Management
 Reduce Waste
 Attract Pollinators & Beneficial Wildlife

5.  Supply the MiraCosta Food Services Department with
fruits and vegetables for student consumption.
 Supply the Plant Nursery with potted edible plants for
sale to the public which will support the Horticulture
Department.
 Sell the garden harvest to local Restaurants or local
Farmers' Market to support the activities of the
Horticulture Department (long term).

6.  World Garden
 Fruit Trees
 Vertical Berry Gardens
 Propagation House
 Compost Demonstration
Area
 Storage Shed
 Outdoor Classroom
 Children’s Discovery
Garden
 Bioswales
 Shade Structure
 Rainwater Harvesting
 Wildlife Habitat
 ADA Accessibility
 Permeable Parking Lot

7.  Garden Design & Preparation

8.  Irrigation Class: Mainlines Installed

9.  Landscape Construction: Garden Bed Construction

10.  Landscape Construction: Garden Bed Construction

11.  Landscape Construction: Garden Bed Construction

12.  Prepare Walkways, Install Irrigation & Add Mulch

13.  Purchase & Construct Propagation House

14.  Plant Seedlings: Vegetables & Herbs

15.  Complete Garden Beds & Transplant Seedlings

16.  Turnips
 Parsnip
 Brussels Sprouts
 Cabbage
 Kale
 Thyme
NORTH: Europe
 Maize
 Pinto & Black Beans
 Zucchini, Squash
 Peppers
 Jimaca
 Vanilla
 Onions
 Cilantro
WEST: Americas
 Daikon, Taro
 Bok Choy
 Thai Eggplant
 Mung Bean
 Lemongrass
 Chinese chives
 Thai Basil
 Ginger
EAST: Asia
 Sorghum
 Cowpea
 African Eggplant
 Collard Greens
 Scotch Bonnet Peppers
 Cassava
 Okra
SOUTH: Africa
Sample
Garden
Beds

17.  Three Sisters: Preparation
 Corn
 Beans
 Squash or Pumpkin

18.  Three Sisters: Planting

19. • Apricot – Gold Kist,
Katy
• Aprium – Flavor Delight
• Cherries – Royal Lee,
Minnie Royal
• Nectarines – Desert
Dawn, Snow Queen,
Panamint
• Peaches – May Pride,
Mid-Pride, August Pride
• Pear – Flordahome,
Hood Eurpoean
• Plum – Santa Rosa
• Pluot – Flavor Grenade
 Purchase and Plant Fruit Trees:

20. Blackberries
 Apache
 Black Satin
 Navaho
 Ouachita
 Olallieberry
 Triple Crown
Boysenberries
Goji Berries
Raspberries
 Anne Fall Golden
 Autumn Bliss Fall Red
 Baba Red
 Canby Red
 Fall Gold
 Indian Summer
 Nantahala Fall Red
 Purchase and Plant Berries:

21.  Plant Trees & Berries

22.  Setup Compost Demonstration Area

23.  Renovate or Replace Shade Structure

24.  Design Shaded Outdoor Classroom

25.  Install Perimeter Fencing
• Protection from animals
• Vertical growing area (berries, vines, etc.)

26.  Install A Rainwater Catchment System:
Bioswales & Rainwater Harvesting

27.  Design & Install Children’s Discovery Garden
 Wildlife: Owl boxes, bird feeders, butterfly gardens
 Decor