The document provides details of the educational seminars and activities at the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition on March 19-20, 2010. The keynote presentation on Saturday March 20th at 10:00 AM will be "Right Plant, Right Place" by plantsman Dan Heims who will advise on choosing plants for problem garden spaces. Other seminar topics included ornamental grasses, microclimates in the yard, deer-resistant plants and bulbs, Aronia berries, vegetable gardening, and designing sustainable landscapes. The exhibit hall was open from 11 AM to 4 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday. Admission was $10 for a 1-day pass or $15 for 2-
Landscape Sustainability Checkup: Is Your Yard Ready to Be An Oregon Sustaina...Farica46m
This document provides a checklist for homeowners to assess how sustainable their landscape is, with categories like water efficiency, wildlife habitat, pest management, and more. Homeowners are awarded points for sustainable practices they implement, with a total of at least 50 points needed for certification. Additional resources are also listed for homeowners to learn more about creating an Oregon Sustainable Landscape.
This document provides information for horticulture students on their class assignments, greenhouse protocols, and plant cultivation projects. Students are expected to read assigned chapters, answer questions, and keep a lab notebook documenting their observations of plant growth and greenhouse activities. Proper sanitation and cleaning of greenhouse surfaces, tools, and equipment is emphasized to prevent disease transmission. Specific instructions are given for growing poinsettia cultivars, including timing, temperature controls, and monitoring growth. Students will gain hands-on experience caring for crop plants and recording data to evaluate the production cycle.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
Container Vegetable Gardening: Healthy Harvests from Small Spaces - Universit...Kardatou54a
Container vegetable gardening allows people to grow their own organic produce even with limited space. Some key advantages include being able to garden anywhere, including balconies and decks. Container gardens are also virtually weed-free and make it easier to control water, sunlight, and nutrients. With the right containers, growing media, water, and fertilizer, home gardeners can successfully grow a variety of vegetables and herbs in containers year-round.
February - March 2009 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
This document provides information about growing chives in the high desert climate. It discusses the plant profile of chives, including that they are a perennial herb that does well in the high desert. It provides details on growing chives, such as exposure needs, water requirements, soil preferences, and how to start and care for chives. The document also discusses the attractive lavender flowers and foliage of chives and notes that chives can be harvested after the tops grow to 6 inches.
Drought Conditions Call for Water-Wise Gardening - HawaiiFabienne22Q
Drought conditions caused by an El Nino pattern are affecting parts of Hawaii Island and causing water shortages. Gardening methods that conserve water, such as container gardening, are recommended. Container gardening keeps water in the immediate root zone of plants and requires less watering. Many plants such as herbs, greens, beans, potatoes and tropical trees can be grown successfully in containers. Proper watering and using soil mixes that retain moisture can help plants survive during dry periods.
Landscape Sustainability Checkup: Is Your Yard Ready to Be An Oregon Sustaina...Farica46m
This document provides a checklist for homeowners to assess how sustainable their landscape is, with categories like water efficiency, wildlife habitat, pest management, and more. Homeowners are awarded points for sustainable practices they implement, with a total of at least 50 points needed for certification. Additional resources are also listed for homeowners to learn more about creating an Oregon Sustainable Landscape.
This document provides information for horticulture students on their class assignments, greenhouse protocols, and plant cultivation projects. Students are expected to read assigned chapters, answer questions, and keep a lab notebook documenting their observations of plant growth and greenhouse activities. Proper sanitation and cleaning of greenhouse surfaces, tools, and equipment is emphasized to prevent disease transmission. Specific instructions are given for growing poinsettia cultivars, including timing, temperature controls, and monitoring growth. Students will gain hands-on experience caring for crop plants and recording data to evaluate the production cycle.
Gardening with Native Plants - Eastern WashingtonRetiz16x
Native plants are plants that were present in a region before European settlement. They are adapted to the local climate and soils and provide benefits like requiring less water and maintenance than non-native plants. Using native plants in gardens can help support local biodiversity while providing shelter and food for native wildlife. When landscaping with native plants, it is important to choose plants suited to the existing conditions in your yard in terms of soil, light, and water to reduce maintenance needs.
Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide for the South West Capes Coastal Region - Y...Kardatou54a
This planting guide provides advice for gardens in the south west capes coastal region of Western Australia, from Augusta to Yallingup. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that can harm coastal landscapes. The guide discusses how to incorporate local plants into different garden styles and maintenance practices to create water efficient gardens suited to the region's tough climate.
Water-Wise Coastal Gardens: A Planting Guide - Sustainable AustraliaKaila694m
This planting guide provides advice for coastal gardens in Adelaide and beyond. It suggests using water-wise local native plants as attractive replacements for introduced plants that harm coastal landscapes. The guide shows how to design different garden styles like formal, Japanese, and contemporary using resilient coastal plants. It discusses specific plant species to use or avoid and provides tips for growing and sourcing local coastal plants.
Container Vegetable Gardening: Healthy Harvests from Small Spaces - Universit...Kardatou54a
Container vegetable gardening allows people to grow their own organic produce even with limited space. Some key advantages include being able to garden anywhere, including balconies and decks. Container gardens are also virtually weed-free and make it easier to control water, sunlight, and nutrients. With the right containers, growing media, water, and fertilizer, home gardeners can successfully grow a variety of vegetables and herbs in containers year-round.
February - March 2009 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
This document provides information about growing chives in the high desert climate. It discusses the plant profile of chives, including that they are a perennial herb that does well in the high desert. It provides details on growing chives, such as exposure needs, water requirements, soil preferences, and how to start and care for chives. The document also discusses the attractive lavender flowers and foliage of chives and notes that chives can be harvested after the tops grow to 6 inches.
Drought Conditions Call for Water-Wise Gardening - HawaiiFabienne22Q
Drought conditions caused by an El Nino pattern are affecting parts of Hawaii Island and causing water shortages. Gardening methods that conserve water, such as container gardening, are recommended. Container gardening keeps water in the immediate root zone of plants and requires less watering. Many plants such as herbs, greens, beans, potatoes and tropical trees can be grown successfully in containers. Proper watering and using soil mixes that retain moisture can help plants survive during dry periods.
This document provides information on organic garlic production. It discusses seed sources, soil fertility management, planting, pest management, harvesting and storage. Garlic is a cool season crop that can be grown in most regions of the US. It prefers well-drained soil with high organic matter. The publication provides details on planting timing and methods. It also outlines organic practices for fertilization, pest control, and choosing high quality seed stock.
April - May 2010 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
This document provides tips for growing leaf lettuce and encouraging beneficial insects in gardens. It recommends planting leaf lettuce in full sun to partial shade, keeping the soil moist, and direct sowing seeds once soil temperatures are between 40-80°F. Beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings help control pests and should be attracted to gardens by planting herbs, flowers, and other plants they use as a food source. Fertilizing fruit trees requires applying phosphorus and potassium before planting, and nitrogen can be applied in late fall or early spring depending on the type of tree and its growth the previous year.
April - May 2009 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
The article discusses the benefits of leaving grass clippings on the lawn rather than bagging them, as clippings are a good source of nutrients for the grass and can reduce the need for fertilizer. It recommends mowing lawns frequently to help turf quality and break down clippings quickly, and notes that research shows clippings do not increase thatch buildup as was previously believed. Leaving clippings in place through frequent mowing can cut fertilizer needs in half and produce good quality lawns without added fertilizer for many years.
This document provides a guide for vegetable gardening in Harris County, Texas. It discusses selecting a garden site with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. The guide recommends choosing vegetable varieties suited for the climate and family needs, and grouping plants by maturity rate. Proper soil preparation, fertilization, watering, weed control, and pest management are covered. Harvesting vegetables at peak maturity is emphasized for best flavor.
This document provides information on organic garlic production, including recommended varieties for different climates, soil fertility and planting recommendations, pest and disease management strategies, and harvest and storage techniques. It emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different cultural practices and varieties to determine the best methods for individual farms. Garlic is a high-value crop that requires careful attention to soil preparation, weed control, irrigation, and timely harvesting to maximize yields and quality.
This document provides information and guidance for vegetable gardening in the low desert climate. It outlines the 6 steps to harvesting homegrown vegetables: selecting a site that gets full sun; deciding garden size; preparing soil; selecting and planting crops; maintaining the garden through irrigation, weeding, and pest control; and harvesting crops. Tips are provided for soil preparation, choosing crops for each growing season, starting seeds or using transplants, and extending the harvest through succession planting and season extenders. The goal is to harvest fresh vegetables every month of the year.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Birds, Bugs and Wildflowers:organic Integrated Pest Management for the home ...Richard Gardner
This past year we transformed our yard into a place for birds, pollinators and an organic garden. The purpose of this transformation was twofold:
1.) to provide pollinator and bird habitat
2.) to increase the yield in our garden by attracting pollinators to the vegetables and native predators of herbivorous insects to the garden.
To do this we planted several wildflower beds, placed birdhouses throughout our yard, our woodlot and the pasture next to it and avoided non-organic pesticides, fertilizers and other garden chemicals.
This presentation is a photo essay of the past year.
Carnation is a herbaceous perennial plant originating from Southern Europe. It is commonly grown as a cut flower. Pinching refers to removing the tip of the stem to encourage the growth of side shoots, which is essential for growing carnation as standards. There are three types of pinching used - single, one and a half, and double pinching. Single pinching involves removing the apical portion when the plant reaches 6 nodes. One and a half pinching removes half the side shoots after single pinching. Double pinching removes all lateral shoots about 4 weeks after the initial pinch. Pinching helps produce multiple stems for a fuller carnation plant.
Kass’ Xeric Garden Tips and More: for Colorado and the SouthwestFawn85w
The document provides resources and tips for xeriscaping in Colorado and the Southwest. It discusses the seven principles of xeriscape design including planning for water conservation, using practical turf areas, grouping plants by water needs, amending soil, mulching, irrigating efficiently, and maintaining the landscape. It also lists several websites and catalogs that provide information on xeriscaping and lists deer resistant plants.
Plant an organic garden by choosing vegetables that thrive in your conditions, amending soil with compost, and selecting disease-resistant varieties. Feed plants naturally with well-rotted manure and organic materials. Rotate crops annually and avoid planting related plants in the same area to reduce disease buildup. Mulch the soil and remove dead foliage regularly to prevent disease spread. Water carefully and attract beneficial insects by planting flowers around the border. Follow these practices to enjoy a healthy, productive organic garden.
Kit c klehm organic gardening tips that everybody should knowkitcklehm
kit c klehm Skilled tips provider. Holistic lifestyles are spreading and becoming popular, all while organic is growing in popularity as well. Many people who appreciate the benefits of this lifestyle enjoy growing their own foods using safe, organic gardening methods. See the piece that follows for several effective ideas for growing an organic garden.
kit c klehm Proficient tips provider. The organic craze that's currently sweeping the nation is a good thing in many ways. However, there is one area where organic foods are failing the average person, and that's with the incredibly high price of the produce. If you want to produce some home-grown organic food, these tips will help you do it.
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaFarica954z
This document provides tips for planning a successful vegetable garden, including site selection, soil preparation, choosing plants, and planting schedules. It recommends testing soil every 3-4 years and incorporating compost to improve soil quality. A variety of vegetables should be selected and planted in succession for a continuous harvest. Cool season vegetables like carrots and lettuce are planted in early spring, while warm season crops like tomatoes and peppers go in after the last frost. The document encourages donating extra produce to local food banks.
This document provides two design options for an urban permaculture garden at Rosie's parents' home. Both options aim to maximize food production from the small space through intensive stacking and layering of productive plant elements. Option 1 includes additional features like a chicken coop, raised beds, and soft fruit bushes. Option 2 focuses on optimizing the sunniest corner with a multi-layered raised bed and fruit trees. The designs aim to meet the clients' needs and desires while applying permaculture principles of closing nutrient cycles, optimizing edges, and taking responsibility for local food production.
1) Urban gardens have sprouted up in Singapore run by companies like Edible Gardens and Comcrop, allowing chefs easy access to fresh local herbs and vegetables.
2) Edible Gardens gives tours of their new headquarters showing various herbs they grow. They help restaurants create and maintain 30 urban gardens around Singapore.
3) Comcrop runs the largest urban vertical aquaponic farm in Singapore, growing herbs like basil and spearmint using an aquaponics system with tilapia fish.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Biodiversity is the variety of life in all its forms, levels & combinations. To maintain the biodiversity of the Gaian organism is of vital importance because each species represents a node of connexion in the complex web of Life which sustains us. At the moment our industrial & highly consumerist civilization is responsible for the disappearance of some 200 species per day.
These are converted into human biomass on a daily basis, but we're destroying the foundation that support our own survival. So there is a big job to do. In this class we explore some direct ways of increasing biodiversity at a local level, like seed recuperation, habitat protection, & starting to change our diet in a conscious way so that it adapts better to the indigenous ecosystem of our region, instead of trying to adapt nature to our whims.
This document provides information on companion planting and heirloom seeds. It discusses how companion planting can attract beneficial insects while discouraging pests. Specific examples of companion plants are given, such as the "three sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. The document also mentions how companion planting can increase food production by 250% according to a study in South Africa. A list of companion planting books is included at the end.
This document provides information on organic garlic production. It discusses seed sources, soil fertility management, planting, pest management, harvesting and storage. Garlic is a cool season crop that can be grown in most regions of the US. It prefers well-drained soil with high organic matter. The publication provides details on planting timing and methods. It also outlines organic practices for fertilization, pest control, and choosing high quality seed stock.
April - May 2010 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
This document provides tips for growing leaf lettuce and encouraging beneficial insects in gardens. It recommends planting leaf lettuce in full sun to partial shade, keeping the soil moist, and direct sowing seeds once soil temperatures are between 40-80°F. Beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings help control pests and should be attracted to gardens by planting herbs, flowers, and other plants they use as a food source. Fertilizing fruit trees requires applying phosphorus and potassium before planting, and nitrogen can be applied in late fall or early spring depending on the type of tree and its growth the previous year.
April - May 2009 High Desert Gardening MagazineSimm846q
The article discusses the benefits of leaving grass clippings on the lawn rather than bagging them, as clippings are a good source of nutrients for the grass and can reduce the need for fertilizer. It recommends mowing lawns frequently to help turf quality and break down clippings quickly, and notes that research shows clippings do not increase thatch buildup as was previously believed. Leaving clippings in place through frequent mowing can cut fertilizer needs in half and produce good quality lawns without added fertilizer for many years.
This document provides a guide for vegetable gardening in Harris County, Texas. It discusses selecting a garden site with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. The guide recommends choosing vegetable varieties suited for the climate and family needs, and grouping plants by maturity rate. Proper soil preparation, fertilization, watering, weed control, and pest management are covered. Harvesting vegetables at peak maturity is emphasized for best flavor.
This document provides information on organic garlic production, including recommended varieties for different climates, soil fertility and planting recommendations, pest and disease management strategies, and harvest and storage techniques. It emphasizes the importance of experimenting with different cultural practices and varieties to determine the best methods for individual farms. Garlic is a high-value crop that requires careful attention to soil preparation, weed control, irrigation, and timely harvesting to maximize yields and quality.
This document provides information and guidance for vegetable gardening in the low desert climate. It outlines the 6 steps to harvesting homegrown vegetables: selecting a site that gets full sun; deciding garden size; preparing soil; selecting and planting crops; maintaining the garden through irrigation, weeding, and pest control; and harvesting crops. Tips are provided for soil preparation, choosing crops for each growing season, starting seeds or using transplants, and extending the harvest through succession planting and season extenders. The goal is to harvest fresh vegetables every month of the year.
Here are some tips for solving common compost problems:
- Not heating up? It may need more nitrogen. Add grass clippings, manure or other nitrogen-rich materials. Turn it more frequently to add oxygen.
- Smelling bad? It's too wet and not getting enough air. Turn it more often and add dry materials like leaves or shredded paper. Make sure it has good drainage.
- Taking a long time to break down? It may be too coarse or dry. Chop or shred materials smaller. Add water if dry. Turn it regularly to aerate.
- Attracting flies? It's too wet and slimy. Turn it to aerate and add dry materials like leaves
Species Selection: Beautiful, Easy Care, Water Wise Plants - Canberra, AustraliaDanousis85z
The document discusses plant species available from Provincial Nurseries that are drought tolerant and low water use. It describes native and ornamental grasses, sedges, rushes, lilies, shrubs, and wetland plants suitable for commercial and residential landscaping. The plants are grown using sustainable practices and come in various container sizes for ordering. Provincial can also provide full landscaping design and installation services.
Birds, Bugs and Wildflowers:organic Integrated Pest Management for the home ...Richard Gardner
This past year we transformed our yard into a place for birds, pollinators and an organic garden. The purpose of this transformation was twofold:
1.) to provide pollinator and bird habitat
2.) to increase the yield in our garden by attracting pollinators to the vegetables and native predators of herbivorous insects to the garden.
To do this we planted several wildflower beds, placed birdhouses throughout our yard, our woodlot and the pasture next to it and avoided non-organic pesticides, fertilizers and other garden chemicals.
This presentation is a photo essay of the past year.
Carnation is a herbaceous perennial plant originating from Southern Europe. It is commonly grown as a cut flower. Pinching refers to removing the tip of the stem to encourage the growth of side shoots, which is essential for growing carnation as standards. There are three types of pinching used - single, one and a half, and double pinching. Single pinching involves removing the apical portion when the plant reaches 6 nodes. One and a half pinching removes half the side shoots after single pinching. Double pinching removes all lateral shoots about 4 weeks after the initial pinch. Pinching helps produce multiple stems for a fuller carnation plant.
Kass’ Xeric Garden Tips and More: for Colorado and the SouthwestFawn85w
The document provides resources and tips for xeriscaping in Colorado and the Southwest. It discusses the seven principles of xeriscape design including planning for water conservation, using practical turf areas, grouping plants by water needs, amending soil, mulching, irrigating efficiently, and maintaining the landscape. It also lists several websites and catalogs that provide information on xeriscaping and lists deer resistant plants.
Plant an organic garden by choosing vegetables that thrive in your conditions, amending soil with compost, and selecting disease-resistant varieties. Feed plants naturally with well-rotted manure and organic materials. Rotate crops annually and avoid planting related plants in the same area to reduce disease buildup. Mulch the soil and remove dead foliage regularly to prevent disease spread. Water carefully and attract beneficial insects by planting flowers around the border. Follow these practices to enjoy a healthy, productive organic garden.
Kit c klehm organic gardening tips that everybody should knowkitcklehm
kit c klehm Skilled tips provider. Holistic lifestyles are spreading and becoming popular, all while organic is growing in popularity as well. Many people who appreciate the benefits of this lifestyle enjoy growing their own foods using safe, organic gardening methods. See the piece that follows for several effective ideas for growing an organic garden.
kit c klehm Proficient tips provider. The organic craze that's currently sweeping the nation is a good thing in many ways. However, there is one area where organic foods are failing the average person, and that's with the incredibly high price of the produce. If you want to produce some home-grown organic food, these tips will help you do it.
Plant a Row for the Hungry - Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaFarica954z
This document provides tips for planning a successful vegetable garden, including site selection, soil preparation, choosing plants, and planting schedules. It recommends testing soil every 3-4 years and incorporating compost to improve soil quality. A variety of vegetables should be selected and planted in succession for a continuous harvest. Cool season vegetables like carrots and lettuce are planted in early spring, while warm season crops like tomatoes and peppers go in after the last frost. The document encourages donating extra produce to local food banks.
This document provides two design options for an urban permaculture garden at Rosie's parents' home. Both options aim to maximize food production from the small space through intensive stacking and layering of productive plant elements. Option 1 includes additional features like a chicken coop, raised beds, and soft fruit bushes. Option 2 focuses on optimizing the sunniest corner with a multi-layered raised bed and fruit trees. The designs aim to meet the clients' needs and desires while applying permaculture principles of closing nutrient cycles, optimizing edges, and taking responsibility for local food production.
1) Urban gardens have sprouted up in Singapore run by companies like Edible Gardens and Comcrop, allowing chefs easy access to fresh local herbs and vegetables.
2) Edible Gardens gives tours of their new headquarters showing various herbs they grow. They help restaurants create and maintain 30 urban gardens around Singapore.
3) Comcrop runs the largest urban vertical aquaponic farm in Singapore, growing herbs like basil and spearmint using an aquaponics system with tilapia fish.
The Drought Tolerant Garden - Monterey, CaliforniaDanousis85z
This document provides an overview of designing a drought tolerant garden, focusing on site analysis. It discusses why creating a drought tolerant garden is important for water conservation. The first part of site analysis involves assessing the regional climate zone and microclimates, including factors like exposure, sun/shade areas, prevailing winds, and effects of elevation. The second part of site analysis involves examining the soil type and topography of the land, such as slopes, drainage issues, and where water pools. Thorough site analysis of the climate, microclimates, soil and topography is critical for matching plants to the site so they will thrive with minimal supplemental watering.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices in the City of Stonnington. It discusses sustainable garden design principles, plant selection with an emphasis on local indigenous plants, and other topics like composting, water conservation, and avoiding pesticides and herbicides. A Stonnington Local Plant Guide is included that lists suitable native plant species with details about their requirements, features, and habitat value for wildlife. The document aims to educate and inspire residents to create low-impact, wildlife-friendly gardens.
Biodiversity is the variety of life in all its forms, levels & combinations. To maintain the biodiversity of the Gaian organism is of vital importance because each species represents a node of connexion in the complex web of Life which sustains us. At the moment our industrial & highly consumerist civilization is responsible for the disappearance of some 200 species per day.
These are converted into human biomass on a daily basis, but we're destroying the foundation that support our own survival. So there is a big job to do. In this class we explore some direct ways of increasing biodiversity at a local level, like seed recuperation, habitat protection, & starting to change our diet in a conscious way so that it adapts better to the indigenous ecosystem of our region, instead of trying to adapt nature to our whims.
This document provides information on companion planting and heirloom seeds. It discusses how companion planting can attract beneficial insects while discouraging pests. Specific examples of companion plants are given, such as the "three sisters" - corn, beans, and squash. The document also mentions how companion planting can increase food production by 250% according to a study in South Africa. A list of companion planting books is included at the end.
Green gardening involves cultivating plants in an environmentally friendly way to provide for community needs while improving the environment for future generations. It focuses on building good soil, minimizing pesticide and herbicide use, using organic fertilizers and amendments, appropriate watering, and selecting plants suited to the climate. Proper soil care, plant selection, and maintenance can help gardens thrive with fewer problems. Hawaii has unique climate zones and soils that require observation-based gardening suited to each area.
Floating Row Covers for Gardens in Maryland; Gardening Guidebook for Maryland www.scribd.com/doc/239851313 ~ Maryland Master Gardeners, Grow It Eat It campaign, University of Maryland, For more information, Please see Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children www.scribd.com/doc/239851214 - Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech www.scribd.com/doc/239851079 - Free School Gardening Art Posters www.scribd.com/doc/239851159 - Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/239851159 - Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success www.scribd.com/doc/239851348 - City Chickens for your Organic School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/239850440 - Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica www.scribd.com/doc/239850233 - Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools, Teacher Guide www.scribd.com/doc/23985111 ~
Companion Planting, Part II: Common Blunders - the DirtFarida43h
This document discusses common mistakes and overlooked areas in companion planting. It addresses potential issues with crowding plants too closely together, not considering root depth requirements, and planting poisonous companions. The document provides examples of spinach, tomatoes, and foxglove being planted incorrectly or in poisonous combinations. It emphasizes the importance of giving plants proper spacing and checking plant combinations based on observations from one's own garden.
Introduction to the Horticulture Industry.pptElisha Gogo
The document provides an overview of a lesson on understanding the horticulture industry. It begins with objectives about describing the popularity and importance of horticulture. It then defines horticulture as the cultivation of plants and discusses why the industry is important for food production. The document also outlines various career areas in horticulture like nursery production, landscaping, and floriculture. It emphasizes that safety is critical in horticulture due to risks from machinery, chemicals, and other hazards, and explains the use of personal protective equipment to prevent injuries.
Vegetable Gardens: Grow Food, Save Water - City of Aurorasodj49v
Here are the basic tools needed for a vegetable garden:
- Spade - For digging, turning soil, making planting holes
- Bow rake - For leveling soil and removing debris
- Hose - For watering plants
- Trowel - For precise planting and weeding in small spaces
- Gloves - To protect your hands while working in the soil
Having these basic tools will allow you to prepare your garden beds, plant seeds and seedlings, water your plants, and perform general maintenance and weeding. Additional tools like a garden hose timer, cultivator, pruning shears may be useful but aren't entirely necessary. The most important thing is getting started with a small selection of versatile
Landscaping with Native Plants in PennsylvaniaFarica46m
Native plants help create beautiful landscapes that provide wildlife habitat and reduce maintenance costs. Their greatest benefit may be increasing awareness about which plants are native versus non-native and protecting remaining native plant communities. Some key practices for responsible landscaping with native plants include minimizing further habitat destruction, using nursery-propagated rather than wild-collected plants, and learning to identify native species well-suited to the local environment.
This document provides information on producing and marketing edible flowers. It discusses that edible flowers are best grown as part of a diversified operation along with other crops like herbs and lettuce. Organic production is important to avoid chemical residues on flowers. Popular edible flower varieties are listed. Flowers should be harvested fully open and cooled before storage. Some flowers like violas and pansies can be stored for a week to 10 days under refrigeration. Highly toxic non-edible flowers are identified. Marketing strategies suggest assessing the local restaurant market and maintaining consistent supply.
Organic Seed Production Manual for Seed GrowersSeeds
This document discusses isolation distances for seed crops, which refers to the minimum separation required between varieties of the same species to keep seed pure. It covers fundamental concepts like isolation distance, pure seed, and different types of pollination including abiotic pollination like wind pollination. The document uses case studies of self-pollinated crops like okra, tomatoes, peppers, and cotton to illustrate challenges with isolation distances for these crops. It also discusses factors that affect isolation distances and how they can be modified for different contexts.
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting TechnologiesKailis35k
Boost your Garden Yields with Companion Planting Technologies. Increase your garden's production by 250 percent or more.
Includes a downloadable Companion Planting Chart. Many Links to books, web sites and much more
Benefits of Enabled Gardening - Gardening for the Homeless
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
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Companion Planting, Part IV: Putting It All TogetherFulvia62m
This document discusses companion planting and provides several examples of how it can increase food production. It discusses intercropping sorghum with legumes in zai pits, which increased total grain production by 250%. It also discusses using weeds like napier grass and desmodium to attract pests away from crops in East Africa, raising yields 60-70%. Finally, it mentions using companion planting techniques in South Africa that increased food production by 100% or more on millions of farms. In summary, companion planting can significantly increase food production through techniques like intercropping, using trap crops to attract pests, and creating diverse habitats that boost natural pest control.
This document discusses companion planting and its benefits. It describes how companion planting involves arranging plants in a garden to enhance each other's growth through various means like attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, fixing nitrogen in the soil, and providing habitat. The document provides examples of plant combinations and relationships between plants and cites research showing companion planting can increase food production on small plots of land significantly. It promotes companion planting as a natural alternative to pesticides and monocultures.
The document discusses the author's experience growing and saving seeds from a variety of beans called the "Melbourne Mini". Seed saving allows plant varieties to evolve and adapt to local conditions, but many older varieties are becoming extinct as commercial seed companies focus on varieties suited for mass production and marketing. The Heritage Seed Library works to preserve older non-commercial varieties by lending seeds to gardeners and having some volunteer as "Seed Guardians" to replenish stocks. The author is characterizing the Melbourne Mini bean variety as part of preserving it for future generations.
This document discusses the benefits of companion planting, specifically the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" method of planting corn, beans, and squash together. It explains how the plants interact symbiotically: corn provides structure for beans to climb, beans fix nitrogen in the soil, and squash leaves cover the ground to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Companion planting is shown to increase yields, attract beneficial insects, decrease pests and disease, and establish healthier plant relationships compared to monocropping. The document also mentions how some groups planted additional plants like sunflowers or Cleome serrulata to further boost the system.
This document provides information on companion planting and intercropping systems. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" system of growing corn, beans, and squash together. It explains how the plants support each other and increase yields. The document also discusses polyculture systems, where many different plants are grown together to increase biodiversity and productivity. It provides examples of companion planting from Africa and South America that have increased food production. Links are included to resources on companion planting books and guides.
This document provides information on companion planting and polyculture gardening techniques. It discusses the traditional Native American "Three Sisters" companion planting of corn, beans, and squash. It explains how these three plants benefit each other. The document then discusses other benefits of companion planting such as attracting beneficial insects, decreasing disease and pests, and increasing yields. It describes polyculture gardening, which involves planting many different crops together to increase biodiversity. Examples of successful companion planting and polyculture projects in Africa and South America are also discussed.
Six Companion Planting Secrets - Painless Garden CaretakerFulvia62m
Companion planting involves growing certain plants together to benefit each other in various ways. Some key points:
- Companion plants can help protect other plants from insect pests, diseases, and critters through natural repellents.
- This technique has been used for centuries and is backed by both traditional knowledge and recent scientific research.
- The "Three Sisters" method of growing corn, beans, and squash together is a classic Native American companion planting strategy that benefits all three plants.
- Other plant combinations mentioned include chamomile to revive sickly seedlings, tansy to repel various insect pests, and nasturtiums/petunias/geraniums
Kevin Hansen, a senior at Iowa State University studying horticulture, was selected for the 2013 Toro Super Bowl SportsTurfTraining Program in New Orleans. Over the course of a week, he helped prepare and maintain the practice fields and game field for Super Bowl XLVII, learning valuable skills from experienced turf managers. Some of his tasks included dragging, painting logos, and set up. He enjoyed repainting logos the most. On game day, he watched from the sidelines and was amazed by the event. He met legendary turf manager George Toma and worked with professionals from around the world. Hansen concluded the experience showed him the importance of setting goals and networking in his field.
Kevin Hansen, a senior at Iowa State University studying horticulture, was selected for the 2013 Toro Super Bowl SportsTurfTraining Program in New Orleans. Over the course of a week, he helped prepare and maintain the practice fields and game field for Super Bowl XLVII, learning valuable skills from experienced turf managers. Highlights included conducting media interviews to promote the program, painting logos by hand, meeting legendary turf manager George Toma, and watching the big game from the sidelines after completing the perfect field. Hansen concluded the experience reinforced that one makes their own opportunities through goal-setting and applying for valuable programs like this one.
Adam Gregersen interned at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa during the summer of 2011. As part of his internship, he performed various turfgrass maintenance tasks like mowing, aerifying, and field painting. He also encountered some challenges like a mower malfunction and mistakenly painting hash marks incorrectly. Construction of a new scoreboard complicated operations by limiting access to the equipment shop. Overall, the internship provided valuable hands-on experience in sports turf maintenance and Adam looks forward to returning in the future.
Adam Gregersen interned at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa during the summer of 2011. His main responsibilities included mowing various areas around the stadium, aerifying and painting the sports fields. He also helped with minor projects like mulching and moving equipment. While most of the work went smoothly, there were a few mistakes, such as incorrectly painting hash marks and a mower wheel falling off. Construction of a new scoreboard caused some logistical challenges but was interesting to watch. Overall, the internship provided valuable hands-on experience in sports turf maintenance that Adam enjoyed and hopes to build on in future summers.
Adam Gregersen interned at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa during the summer of 2011. As part of his internship, he performed various turfgrass maintenance tasks like mowing, aerifying, and field painting. He also encountered some challenges like a mower malfunction and mistakenly painting hash marks. Construction of a new scoreboard complicated operations by limiting access to the equipment shop. Overall, the internship provided valuable hands-on experience in sports turf maintenance and Adam looks forward to returning.
Adam Gregersen interned at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa during the summer of 2011. His main responsibilities included mowing various areas around the stadium, aerifying and painting the sports fields. He also helped with minor projects like mulching and moving equipment. While most of the work went smoothly, there were a few mistakes, such as incorrectly painting hash marks and a mower wheel falling off. Construction of a new scoreboard caused some logistical challenges but was interesting to watch. Overall, the internship provided valuable hands-on experience in sports turf maintenance that Adam enjoyed and hopes to continue next summer.
This study found that fall topdressing and nitrogen applications improved spring recovery of bentgrass greens. Researchers tested topdressing mixtures and nitrogen rates on greens composed of a native Iowa soil and a modified soil. Topdressing improved recovery most after mild winters, while nitrogen increased recovery each year except one very cold winter. Neither topdressing mixture was consistently better, and the modified soil generally recovered faster than the native soil.
A study by Iowa State University found that applying a topdressing of sand, soil, and peat mixtures in the fall along with nitrogen fertilizer applications visibly improved the spring recovery of Penncross creeping bentgrass greens that had been established on both a native Iowa soil and a soil modified with peat and sand. The topdressing and fertilizer treatments resulted in earlier green-up and recovery in the spring compared to untreated control plots, with effects being most apparent following mild winters.
Winter damage hit golf courses hard in the Midwest this spring, with desiccation being the primary cause in many areas. A researcher assessed the damage and determined that while some localized frost heaving and snow mold occurred, widespread desiccation of bentgrass fairways was unusual given the cold winter with significant snow cover. The desiccation was likely due to just the right combination of warm and dry conditions in February and March that allowed surface drying despite moist soil underneath. Protected areas recovered normally while exposed, windswept areas suffered the most damage.
The document outlines a 6-step process for developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for a golf course facility. The 6 steps include: 1) setting goals, 2) conducting a climate appraisal, 3) creating management zones, 4) identifying pests in a worksheet, 5) developing an IPM planner, and 6) considering financial implications. Examples are provided for each step, such as setting environmental, agronomic, and budgetary goals and defining management zones for different areas of the course. The overall benefits of the IPM plan include a science-based and comprehensive strategy to manage pests, as well as potential cost savings through efficient application of products.
This document provides a summary of and thanks to three individuals who provided input to the Golf Manual project team: Rick Tegtmeier of Elmcrest County Club, Brett Hetland of Brooks Golf Club, and Kevin Fletcher of Audubon International. It also includes photos from Elmcrest Country Club and a table of contents for the full manual on golf course waste management.
The document discusses various e-resources that can enhance a turfgrass facility, including the iaTURF blog which receives national press and global visitors. It provides statistics on blog visitors by region and type, including superintendents, industry contributors, and extension specialists. The document also discusses considerations for starting a blog and lists other e-resources such as apps for identifying turfgrass diseases and controlling irrigation systems.
1. Saturday, March 20
10:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation:
Right Plant, Right Place
Individual gardens can have
deserts, swamps, and shady refuges.
Internationally known plantsman
Dan Heims of Terra Nova Nurseries
will advise you on how to make
good choices for problem spaces. 12:30 PM
Drawing from his life experience with Ornamental Grasses for Iowa Gardens
thousands of plants, Dan not only Ornamental grasses can be used in mass plantings, as
presents plants as problem solvers, backdrops to colorful flowering perennials and annuals, and
but offers good advice on how to keep them thriving. as specimens in the garden. Join ornamental grass expert www.iowahort.org
Dr. Lois Girton on an exploration of the many cultivars of
a g reeon be!
11:00 a.m. Miscanthus sinensis and an introduction to many lesser-
It’s ce t
GreatPlants® for the Great Plains known, garden-worthy species. Dr. Girton will highlight those
The goal of the GreatPlants® program is to bring superior
p la
that have flourished at the Iowa Arboretum near Madrid.
ornamental landscape plants into commercial production
to meet the challenging growing conditions of the Great The Microclimates in Your Yard
Plains. Bob Henrickson, Assistant Director of Horticulture Ray Wolf, Science and Operations Officer for the National
Programs at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum will
discuss overlooked plants that are reliably hardy, easy
Weather Service and ISU Extension Master Gardener, will
describe and explain the microclimates in your yard and All-Iowa
Horticulture
to care for, and ornamentally worthwhile. Bob will also how they can be utilized to ensure top performance of
discuss exciting new releases through the GreatPlants® your garden plantings.
program. To date, GreatPlants® has released 31 new
Exposition II
Plains-proven plants for beautiful landscapes. 2:00 p.m.
Deer, Bulbs and Perennials
How-to Build a Backyard Butterfly Habitat Linda Grieve, owner of Perennial Gardens and President
Iowa’s butterfly lady Kathleen Ziemer returns to the Expo of the Iowa Nursery and Landscape Association will dis-
this year to give you the inspiration and information you cuss deer and the damage they cause to many landscape March 19-20, 2010
need to build a backyard butterfly habitat. She’ll share her plants. She’ll also help you find and choose plants and Bridge View Center
20 years of secrets on what plants and flowers to grow, all bulbs that are ‘usually’ left alone by deer. Ottumwa, Iowa
while entertaining you with her stories about breeding and
raising butterflies. Aronias: The Super Fruit! Supported by over 20 Iowa horticulture associations
Aronia berry expert Ken Sailors will talk about the emerg- and organizations, the Expo offers diverse,
ing market for this new, healthy fruit crop, the health multi-dimensional activities for the
benefits these berries have, and how you can produce novice gardener as well as the professional.
them on your own small farm.
For more information or to register visit
www.iowahort.org or call 641-683-6260
2. All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition Educational Seminars
Supported by over 20 Iowa horticulture associations 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
and organizations, the Expo offers diverse, multi- Conifer Companions Designing Sustainable Landscapes
dimensional activities for the novice gardener as Join Iowa’s conifer guru Gary Whittenbaugh as he shares Sustainable landscapes can be gorgeous and good for
well as the professional. some exciting ideas on smaller trees, shrubs and other the environment—it’s all about how you approach the
plants that work well with dwarf conifers. As Gary says “the design. This session with Dr. Ann Marie VanDerZanden,
Exhibit Hall Hours: best companion for a conifer is really another conifer so professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, will
Friday, March 19 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. you may also get a peak at two or three choice conifers for provide concrete examples of how to design a new
Saturday, March 20 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. your garden too.” Attend this session and become a bona landscape or retrofit an existing landscape so the
fide conifer companion. Speaker back by popular demand! outdoor living space is both beautiful and
Demonstration topics: environmentally sensitive.
• Vegetables • Nuts • Lawn care • Hypertufa troughs What to Buy, What to Plant
• Lilies • Unusual plants • Butterflies Ever wander which vegetables you should invest the time Early, Warm-season Vegetable Production
and energy to plant, and which you should just buy from a in High Tunnels
farmers’ market instead? Vegetable gardening expert and Dr. Hank Taber is a professor and extension vegetable
Admission Rates for the 2010 Expo:
kitchen garden maven Jean Ann Van Krevelen will break specialist emeritus at Iowa State University. With over
Adults: $10 for 1-day pass or $15 for a 2-day pass; down the confusion and answer your questions about 40 years of experience in fresh market vegetable
Students: $5 for a 2-day pass; Kids under 12: free! how to grow your own delicious vegetables and fruit in production, Dr. Taber will share his knowledge and
your own backyard. You’ll also be able to buy signed insights on efficiently and profitably producing vegetable
Friday, March 19 copies of Jean Ann’s brand new book Grocery Gardening. crops in high tunnels.
10:00 a.m.
All About Alliums 1:00 p.m.
Learn how to get season-long bloom from easy-to-grow Keynote Presentation: www.iowahort.org
ornamental onions by combining early-, mid-, and late- Designing the Perennial Border
season types in your yard. Dr. Denny Schrock of Meredith Award-winning author and nationally Funds for this project were provided by the USDA Speciality Crops Block Grant
Publishing will show you how to combine them with other acclaimed garden designer Stephanie Program through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
plants, discover the versatility of these deer-resistant Cohen will demystify perennial design
beauties, and showcase top varieties for Iowa. and help you plan the perennial . . . and justice for all
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and
garden of your dreams. She’ll offer activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political
Building Your Small Farm Business with a advice and tips on garden-tested beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all
programs.) Many materials can be made available in alternative formats for ADA clients. To file
Sound Marketing Plan design principles. Come hear “The a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building,
Penny Brown Huber, Executive Director of Grow Your Perennial Diva” dish the dirt and 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964. Issued
in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914 in cooperation
Small Market Farm, will share her years of entrepreneurial watch the soil fly! with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Jack M. Payne, director, Cooperative Extension
experience to give you the tools to develop a marketing plan Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa. SP 377c 1/2010
for your small farm business, including tips for success.
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