The document provides guidance for designing a vegetable garden, including choosing a garden type and layout. It discusses rectangle, sloped, raised, and trenched bed styles. Members will analyze the options, consider the site's characteristics, and select a design. They will then create a planting plan by listing crops, drawing a map showing the location of each plant, and considering companion planting. The goal is for members to learn planning skills and collaborate on the design for their club's garden.
This document provides guidance for starting an organic vegetable garden, including preparing the soil, planning crop rotations, and seasonal planting tips. It recommends clearing any overgrown areas, controlling weeds with mulch, and setting up compost and leafmould bins to improve the soil. Wildlife habitats like annuals, perennials, and a pond are suggested. Crop rotation in four equal plots is advised. Techniques like using cloches and growing disease-resistant varieties are outlined. The seasonal guide covers autumn, winter, and spring tasks like planting garlic, covering beds, and digging in green manures.
Students Gardening Handbook: Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Classroom or Household
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
New Students Gardening Pocket Guide - Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Classroom or Household
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
52 .Kitchen gardening planing A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
This document outlines 10 steps for a successful vegetable garden:
1. Select a sunny location with good drainage.
2. Plan your garden layout and arrange plants by harvest time.
3. Choose recommended vegetable varieties.
4. Obtain quality seeds, plants, tools and supplies.
5. Prepare soil by adding organic matter and fertilizer.
6. Plant seeds and transplants properly, ensuring good spacing and depth.
7. Water regularly to keep soil moist without overwatering.
This document provides guidance for home gardeners on planning, planting, and caring for a vegetable garden. It discusses choosing a sunny, well-drained location and improving soil quality. The document includes a sample garden plan and planting guide with planting dates and spacing recommendations for common vegetables. It also provides instructions on fertilizing the garden, including establishing basic fertility, annual maintenance applications, using starter fertilizer for transplants, and side-dressing with nitrogen as needed throughout the growing season.
Lesson 1, Basic School Vegetable Gardening - Choosing a Site, Where to Put your Garden
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For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Planning and Layout of Garden Narender (2011A24BVIi)AmitBarkodia
This document provides information about planning and designing a garden. It discusses factors to consider in garden planning like purpose, existing conditions, financial constraints and maintenance. It outlines the elements of a garden including natural conditions, man-made structures, and plants. Steps in the planning process are described, such as assessing the client's needs, site analysis, creating a base plan, and choosing appropriate plants. Different types of garden layouts and their features are also summarized.
This document provides guidance for starting an organic vegetable garden, including preparing the soil, planning crop rotations, and seasonal planting tips. It recommends clearing any overgrown areas, controlling weeds with mulch, and setting up compost and leafmould bins to improve the soil. Wildlife habitats like annuals, perennials, and a pond are suggested. Crop rotation in four equal plots is advised. Techniques like using cloches and growing disease-resistant varieties are outlined. The seasonal guide covers autumn, winter, and spring tasks like planting garlic, covering beds, and digging in green manures.
Students Gardening Handbook: Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Classroom or Household
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
New Students Gardening Pocket Guide - Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Classroom or Household
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
52 .Kitchen gardening planing A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
This document outlines 10 steps for a successful vegetable garden:
1. Select a sunny location with good drainage.
2. Plan your garden layout and arrange plants by harvest time.
3. Choose recommended vegetable varieties.
4. Obtain quality seeds, plants, tools and supplies.
5. Prepare soil by adding organic matter and fertilizer.
6. Plant seeds and transplants properly, ensuring good spacing and depth.
7. Water regularly to keep soil moist without overwatering.
This document provides guidance for home gardeners on planning, planting, and caring for a vegetable garden. It discusses choosing a sunny, well-drained location and improving soil quality. The document includes a sample garden plan and planting guide with planting dates and spacing recommendations for common vegetables. It also provides instructions on fertilizing the garden, including establishing basic fertility, annual maintenance applications, using starter fertilizer for transplants, and side-dressing with nitrogen as needed throughout the growing season.
Lesson 1, Basic School Vegetable Gardening - Choosing a Site, Where to Put your Garden
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Planning and Layout of Garden Narender (2011A24BVIi)AmitBarkodia
This document provides information about planning and designing a garden. It discusses factors to consider in garden planning like purpose, existing conditions, financial constraints and maintenance. It outlines the elements of a garden including natural conditions, man-made structures, and plants. Steps in the planning process are described, such as assessing the client's needs, site analysis, creating a base plan, and choosing appropriate plants. Different types of garden layouts and their features are also summarized.
57 .kitchen gardening planning A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
21 .Kitchen gardening prerequisite A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
1) Preparing the soil and selecting seeds are important first steps for planting a vegetable garden. The soil should be cultivated, have organic matter added, and be at the proper moisture level before planting.
2) Seeds should be selected based on intended use, maturity time, and disease resistance. When to plant depends on the vegetable and temperatures.
3) Planting methods include sowing seeds directly, starting transplants indoors, and using techniques like furrows, hills and squares to efficiently use space. Proper spacing and depth is important for seed germination.
This document provides lessons on preparing and maintaining a garden for the Southwestern United States. It discusses choosing a garden site, planning garden layouts, selecting crops, constructing hotbeds and cold frames, and creating compost piles to enrich the soil. The lessons cover topics like soil preparation, planting schedules, caring for specific crops, pest control, harvesting, and storing vegetables. The goal is to help teachers and students establish productive home gardens.
Companion Planting Made Easy - Organic GardeningFairlee3z
This document provides an introduction and overview of companion planting. It discusses how companion planting works by creating diversity in the garden and using plant combinations that attract beneficial insects, repel pest insects, enrich the soil, or act as trap crops. The document then provides tips for getting started with companion planting and growing a companion garden. It concludes with a plant-by-plant guide that provides allies, enemies, and growing guidelines for various plants commonly used in companion planting, such as asparagus, basil, beans, and beets.
This document provides guidelines for home gardening, including vegetable gardening, pot gardening, and terrace gardening. It discusses choosing a sunny location with good drainage and soil for the garden. Layout and planting should make use of space, with taller plants towards the north and vines trained vertically. Regular fertilizer and micronutrient application is recommended, with an emphasis on organic sources. Intercropping, mulching, and physical pest removal are suggested for weed and pest management before considering chemicals. Composting and seed starting are also covered. The aim is to maximize the space and harvest while maintaining a sustainable, organic approach.
1. The document discusses different types of gardens, including ornamental, vegetable, and herbal gardens.
2. Ornamental gardens are designed for aesthetic pleasure and include plants selected for their visual appeal. Vegetable gardens grow plants for consumption and food production. Herbal gardens focus on cultivating herbs that can be used for cooking, medicine, or other purposes.
3. Gardening involves planning, preparing soil, and planting various types of flowers, vegetables, and herbs depending on the intended use and goals of the specific garden. Both functional and ornamental purposes are common across different garden styles.
This document discusses growing alpine and rock garden plants as well as maintaining a water garden. It provides information on choosing plants like edelweiss and reflexed stonecrop for spring and summer displays. Soil preparation for open beds involves excavating, adding layers of materials, and planting in free-draining compost. Containers like troughs require drainage holes, gravel, and alpine compost. Watering is occasional while weeding and pruning are regular. Aquatic plants discussed include floating, deep-water, marginal, and bog types. Planting them involves baskets and gradual depth adjustment. Annual maintenance of pools includes algae control, dividing plants, cleaning every few years, and preventing freezing in winter
16. Kitchen gardening A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
17 . Kitchen gardening and poverty in pakistan A Series of Lectures By Mr....Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
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 information on companion planting and composting. It discusses how certain plants support each other when grown together, forming cooperative groups called guilds. It also explains the benefits plants can provide when grown with other plants or animals, such as improving soil conditions, providing shelter, and hosting predators. The document then covers the basics of composting, including suitable materials, constructing a compost pile, and signs that compost is ready. Tips are also provided, such as how to compost diseased plants, perennial weeds, and different garden wastes.
The document discusses a series of noontime talks on organic vegetable container gardening. It provides an outline of topics that will be covered in the talks, including introductions to organic vegetable gardening and the basics of organic vegetable container gardening. Examples of container types and materials that can be used are also presented. The talks aim to promote organic practices like using compost and beneficial insects instead of synthetic chemicals.
1) To plant in a container, first add a drainage layer of gravel or broken pottery, then a base layer of soil. Place the root ball on top and fill in around the sides with more soil. Finally, add a mulch layer.
2) When setting the plant, loosen any tangled roots, place in the center of the pot, and firmly press the soil around the base. Water thoroughly.
3) For the first few days, place in partial shade and monitor closely to help the plant adjust to its new home. Repot into larger containers as the plant grows.
Homestead Gardening: A Manual for Program Managers, Implementers, and Practitioners
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document provides information on calcifuges (plants that do not tolerate alkaline soil), roses, climbers, and wall shrubs. It lists learning objectives about naming lime-hating plants, rose varieties, climbers and wall shrubs. It also describes soil preparation, planting, and maintenance of roses, climbers, and wall shrubs, including pruning and controlling common pests and diseases.
81 .Kitchen gardening ( making garden) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
This document provides non-toxic methods for weed control, including mulching, hand pulling, hoeing, dense planting, and using allelopathic plants. It suggests using sheet mulching with cardboard and wood chips to smother weeds. Herbicides should be avoided as they kill beneficial organisms and contaminate the environment. The document recommends monitoring new materials brought into gardens to prevent introducing weed seeds and providing optimal growing conditions so crop plants outcompete weeds.
A no dig garden is a layered, nutrient-rich vegetable patch built on top of the existing ground without digging. It is easy to build, requiring only a morning's work, and is virtually maintenance free. The 8 step process involves layering newspaper, organic fertilizer, lucerne hay, straw, and compost to create raised planting pockets. A no dig garden can be built anywhere in full sun and supplies homegrown vegetables with little effort.
46.Kitchen gardening and containers gardening A Series of Lectures By Mr. ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
Colorado School Gardening Guide Chapter 3: Activities and Lesson Plans - Indoor Projects, Lesson Plans and Activities
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
57 .kitchen gardening planning A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
21 .Kitchen gardening prerequisite A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
1) Preparing the soil and selecting seeds are important first steps for planting a vegetable garden. The soil should be cultivated, have organic matter added, and be at the proper moisture level before planting.
2) Seeds should be selected based on intended use, maturity time, and disease resistance. When to plant depends on the vegetable and temperatures.
3) Planting methods include sowing seeds directly, starting transplants indoors, and using techniques like furrows, hills and squares to efficiently use space. Proper spacing and depth is important for seed germination.
This document provides lessons on preparing and maintaining a garden for the Southwestern United States. It discusses choosing a garden site, planning garden layouts, selecting crops, constructing hotbeds and cold frames, and creating compost piles to enrich the soil. The lessons cover topics like soil preparation, planting schedules, caring for specific crops, pest control, harvesting, and storing vegetables. The goal is to help teachers and students establish productive home gardens.
Companion Planting Made Easy - Organic GardeningFairlee3z
This document provides an introduction and overview of companion planting. It discusses how companion planting works by creating diversity in the garden and using plant combinations that attract beneficial insects, repel pest insects, enrich the soil, or act as trap crops. The document then provides tips for getting started with companion planting and growing a companion garden. It concludes with a plant-by-plant guide that provides allies, enemies, and growing guidelines for various plants commonly used in companion planting, such as asparagus, basil, beans, and beets.
This document provides guidelines for home gardening, including vegetable gardening, pot gardening, and terrace gardening. It discusses choosing a sunny location with good drainage and soil for the garden. Layout and planting should make use of space, with taller plants towards the north and vines trained vertically. Regular fertilizer and micronutrient application is recommended, with an emphasis on organic sources. Intercropping, mulching, and physical pest removal are suggested for weed and pest management before considering chemicals. Composting and seed starting are also covered. The aim is to maximize the space and harvest while maintaining a sustainable, organic approach.
1. The document discusses different types of gardens, including ornamental, vegetable, and herbal gardens.
2. Ornamental gardens are designed for aesthetic pleasure and include plants selected for their visual appeal. Vegetable gardens grow plants for consumption and food production. Herbal gardens focus on cultivating herbs that can be used for cooking, medicine, or other purposes.
3. Gardening involves planning, preparing soil, and planting various types of flowers, vegetables, and herbs depending on the intended use and goals of the specific garden. Both functional and ornamental purposes are common across different garden styles.
This document discusses growing alpine and rock garden plants as well as maintaining a water garden. It provides information on choosing plants like edelweiss and reflexed stonecrop for spring and summer displays. Soil preparation for open beds involves excavating, adding layers of materials, and planting in free-draining compost. Containers like troughs require drainage holes, gravel, and alpine compost. Watering is occasional while weeding and pruning are regular. Aquatic plants discussed include floating, deep-water, marginal, and bog types. Planting them involves baskets and gradual depth adjustment. Annual maintenance of pools includes algae control, dividing plants, cleaning every few years, and preventing freezing in winter
16. Kitchen gardening A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
17 . Kitchen gardening and poverty in pakistan A Series of Lectures By Mr....Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A
Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
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 information on companion planting and composting. It discusses how certain plants support each other when grown together, forming cooperative groups called guilds. It also explains the benefits plants can provide when grown with other plants or animals, such as improving soil conditions, providing shelter, and hosting predators. The document then covers the basics of composting, including suitable materials, constructing a compost pile, and signs that compost is ready. Tips are also provided, such as how to compost diseased plants, perennial weeds, and different garden wastes.
The document discusses a series of noontime talks on organic vegetable container gardening. It provides an outline of topics that will be covered in the talks, including introductions to organic vegetable gardening and the basics of organic vegetable container gardening. Examples of container types and materials that can be used are also presented. The talks aim to promote organic practices like using compost and beneficial insects instead of synthetic chemicals.
1) To plant in a container, first add a drainage layer of gravel or broken pottery, then a base layer of soil. Place the root ball on top and fill in around the sides with more soil. Finally, add a mulch layer.
2) When setting the plant, loosen any tangled roots, place in the center of the pot, and firmly press the soil around the base. Water thoroughly.
3) For the first few days, place in partial shade and monitor closely to help the plant adjust to its new home. Repot into larger containers as the plant grows.
Homestead Gardening: A Manual for Program Managers, Implementers, and Practitioners
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This document provides information on calcifuges (plants that do not tolerate alkaline soil), roses, climbers, and wall shrubs. It lists learning objectives about naming lime-hating plants, rose varieties, climbers and wall shrubs. It also describes soil preparation, planting, and maintenance of roses, climbers, and wall shrubs, including pruning and controlling common pests and diseases.
81 .Kitchen gardening ( making garden) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
This document provides non-toxic methods for weed control, including mulching, hand pulling, hoeing, dense planting, and using allelopathic plants. It suggests using sheet mulching with cardboard and wood chips to smother weeds. Herbicides should be avoided as they kill beneficial organisms and contaminate the environment. The document recommends monitoring new materials brought into gardens to prevent introducing weed seeds and providing optimal growing conditions so crop plants outcompete weeds.
A no dig garden is a layered, nutrient-rich vegetable patch built on top of the existing ground without digging. It is easy to build, requiring only a morning's work, and is virtually maintenance free. The 8 step process involves layering newspaper, organic fertilizer, lucerne hay, straw, and compost to create raised planting pockets. A no dig garden can be built anywhere in full sun and supplies homegrown vegetables with little effort.
46.Kitchen gardening and containers gardening A Series of Lectures By Mr. ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension KPK , Provincial Project Director CMP II MINFAl Islamabad and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar Pakistan
Colorado School Gardening Guide Chapter 3: Activities and Lesson Plans - Indoor Projects, Lesson Plans and Activities
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
This is a PPT Related in Environment. Our Environment is Ready to Pollution to take over . Now a days Every Thing convert into a Pollution as like Water Pollution, Air Pollution, Sound Pollution , Chemical Pollution and Soil Pollution so that's the reason Our Body around in Pollution. If Our Future is not well then We forgot to make this Our Nature Because Environment is Our Future.The environment encompasses the natural world around us, including the air, water, land, and living organisms. It plays a crucial role in sustaining life and providing essential resources for human societies. However, the environment faces numerous challenges due to human activities and climate change. Here are some key points related to the environment:
Climate Change: One of the most pressing environmental issues is climate change, primarily caused by the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, extreme weather events, sea-level rise, and altered rainfall patterns. Mitigating climate change requires reducing greenhouse gas emissions, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and adopting sustainable practices.
Biodiversity Loss: The Earth is experiencing a significant loss of biodiversity, primarily due to habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and overexploitation of natural resources. Biodiversity loss has severe consequences, as it disrupts ecosystems, reduces ecosystem resilience, and threatens food security. Conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and sustainable resource management are vital for preserving biodiversity.
Deforestation: Deforestation, driven by agricultural expansion, logging, and urbanization, results in the loss of forest ecosystems and contributes to climate change. Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide, thus mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Efforts to combat deforestation include sustainable forestry practices, reforestation, and promoting alternatives to unsustainable land use.
Water Scarcity: Water scarcity is a growing concern in many regions worldwide. Factors such as population growth, pollution, overuse, and climate change contribute to water stress. Sustainable water management practices, including water conservation, wastewater treatment, and watershed protection, are crucial to ensure freshwater availability for present and future generations.
Pollution: Pollution from various sources, including industrial activities, transportation, agriculture, and improper waste disposal, poses significant risks to the environment and human health. Air pollution, water pollution, and soil contamination have detrimental effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human populations. Implementing stricter regulations, promoting cleaner technologies, and raising awareness about the importance of pollution prevention are essential.
Renewable Energy: Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind,
This lesson plan is a fun interactive lesson plan that allows students to describe needs vs wants. Students will learn about what seeds need to grow into a full plant.
Lesson 2 Planting and Cultivation of Ornamental Plants.pptxEmilJohnLatosa
Ornamental plants are grown to beautify homes and surroundings. When choosing plants, consider how they will enhance the space and if their needs suit the environment. Proper tools and safety precautions are needed for cultivation. Soil preparation is important, including adding fertilizers like compost to provide nutrients and improve soil quality for healthy plant growth. Pests must also be monitored and handled carefully according to product instructions.
This document provides guidelines for sustainable garden design. It outlines 8 principles: 1) Minimize energy inputs, 2) Minimize water inputs, 3) Maximize biodiversity, 4) Maximize vegetative biomass for carbon stabilization, 5) Maximize space for produce and useful materials, 6) Minimize risk of weeds spreading, 7) Minimize use of disruptive materials, and 8) Minimize risk of pollution. It then describes the process of measuring the site, analyzing factors like sun/shade and slopes, identifying needs and wants while considering budget, and beginning the design process with accurate scaled drawings. The overall aim is to create an environmentally friendly garden.
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Companion Gardening: Basic Vegetable Gardening, Designing Your Garden
1. Basic Vegetable Gardening
Lesson 2: Designing Your Garden
Lesson Summary: In this planning activity, members will learn about several different types
of gardens. Based on the strengths and weaknesses of these garden types, they will
choose what type of garden to design for their club. They will make a list of plants to
include in the garden and then draw a map of their garden and where they will plant
each vegetable.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
Members will be able to analyze several different types of gardens.
Members will be able to make a drawing of a garden design.
Length: 60 minutes
Materials:
3 pieces of A4 paper or notebook paper
Chalkboard or large paper for the leader
Dimensions of garden site
Background: Conduct this lesson after your group has decided where to put their garden.
During this lesson, members will make a plan for the garden. This is the second step.
1. Choosing a site: Where to put your garden
2. Preparing a site: Choose your garden design
3. Planting the garden
4. Tending the garden
5. Harvesting, preparing and eating the food
Leader Note: See Lesson #11 for additional information on alternative gardening methods.
Lesson Steps
1. (3 minutes) – Introduction
Have members summarize the key points from the previous meeting or lesson. If
the group completed Lesson 1, they should recall that they decided on a site for their
garden. Reinforce the key points of choosing a garden site, including considering the
topography of the land, traffic patterns, safety and security. Review the characteristics
of the chosen site to remind members why they chose the site. Refer to members’
notebooks to look at how the garden site was rated on their charts.
2. (10 minutes) – Leader or member informs members about different types of
gardens.
2.1 (7 minutes) There are several different types of gardens that are suitable for
small vegetable gardening. Today members will analyze the garden site and
decide which type of garden is best for their situation. Read the following
information to the group, or ask a member read each section. Or, copy enough pages of
the following information so everyone can follow along. As members read about each
type of garden, ask them to give an example of where they might have seen this used.
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
2. Use Garden Beds Wisely – It is important to have a low impact approach to
gardening. This means you should choose a type of garden that does the least damage
to the soil and surrounding natural resources. When we disturb the soil we can be
destroying thousands of years of work by many different organisms. Try to minimize
environmental impacts when designing and preparing your garden. You can even tuck
your garden into the space available, conforming to the shape of the land rather than
to a specific geometric shape.
Rectangle – A rectangle garden is an easy and simple design for first time gardeners. It
is easy to measure and divide a rectangle garden into sections, and it can be a fun way
to learn math.
Sloped Beds/Terracing – If the garden site is sloped, it is important to prevent runoff
by building terraces. Soil erosion problems can occur during heavy rains, and building
a terrace can prevent soil and valuable nutrients from washing away to lower areas.
Build a terrace by placing logs or rocks perpendicular to the slope, like stair steps. The
built up edges will hold the soil. Terracing also helps conserve water.
Raised Beds – Raised beds are gardens that have portions that are higher than the
other ground around it. Use a raised bed if your soil is poor quality. If you would like to
use a raised bed, about one month prior to planting, spread compost liberally (about
20 cm. high) in the area that you plan to cultivate. Just before planting, break the
ground under the compost (about 10 cm. deep) and mix it with the overlaying
compost. Then form the raised beds as defined by your garden plan, adding new
compost where necessary to build up the bed. This method creates very fertile soil
which will produce healthy plants and promote high yields. It is easy to weed and tend
raised gardens, and it improves soil aeration. However, raised beds require more soil
and more labor to start. (See Lesson #9 for more information about composting.)
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
3. Trenched Beds –This is a solution to minimally impact the soil when there is a
problem with water, be it a lack of water or an over-abundance of water. Dig trenches
in a checkered pattern. Ideally the soil from the trench should be mounded up on the
undisturbed soil to create a ridge about 30 cm. high.
2.2 (3 minutes) Discuss the different gardening techniques with the group and
decide on the best one for your group. If you are not building on a slope and do not
have water problems, then a rectangle garden is a good type of garden to start with.
Use raised beds if you have concerns about your soil quality.
Note: Save time by summarizing the information above for the group members instead
of reading it out loud.
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
4. 3. (15 minutes) – Members decide what plants to grow
3.1 (5 minutes) Split the members into groups of 3. Instruct the groups to create
a list of 10 plants they would like to plant in their garden. Members must work
together to make their list. Remind the members of any goal you have for the garden,
such as being able to cultivate vegetables throughout the year, or providing nutrition
to members. You may also want to hand out the list of vitamins associated with
different plants found at the end of this lesson.
3.2 (10 minutes) After the small groups have created their lists, have each group
read their list out loud. As they read the lists, the leader or another member should
make a complete list on the chalkboard or a large sheet of paper. Duplicate plants
should be marked so the class can see which plants were listed by more than one
group. After the plant names are written on the board, narrow the list down to about 8
– 15 different types of plants. As you narrow them down, cross off any plants that
would be very difficult to grow in the conditions of your garden.
4. (20 minutes) – Designing the Garden
4.1 (5 minutes) Now the whole group will design the layout of the garden. First
decide if defensive plants will be planted around the perimeter of the garden. Insect-
repelling plants such as marigolds, pyrethrum (chrysanthemum) or daisies help repel
pests. Sisal (agave sisalana) or African milkbush (euphorbia tirucalli) help repel
animals. Discuss with the class if any of those plants will be planted around the garden.
Take your environment into consideration when deciding whether or not it is
necessary. Next begin drawing a diagram of where each type of plant will be planted in
the garden. As you are doing this, remember that some plants like squash and
pumpkins require larger amounts of space, as they are planted in large mounds. Most
other plants will be planted in rows.
4.2 (5 minutes) If you do not know the dimensions of your garden, go outside
and measure the perimeter of your planting space. If the garden is not square,
make a map so your plan can be more accurate.
4.3 (10 minutes) With the whole group, draw an outline of the garden space on
the chalkboard or on a large sheet of paper. Take suggestions from group members as
to where the plants should be planted. You will want to develop something like the
examples shown below.
Companion Gardening – As you design the garden, keep in mind that to maximize
space, provide natural pest control, and promote favorable growing conditions, it is
important to interplant crops that have varied root levels. For example, onions,
eggplant and peppers each have roots which seek nutrients at different depths in the
soil. Each plant also promotes the proper biological functions to restore the nutrients
that the other companion plants use. Some plants should not be planted together. They
may stunt each other's growth, attract harmful insects, or release chemicals that
suppress growth.
Do not plant corn with tomatoes.
Do not plant potatoes near squash or peas.
Do not plant peas or beans next to onions.
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
5. 4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
6. 5. (10 minutes) – Summary and Debrief
5.1 Discuss the key points of the lesson by asking the members some of the
following questions:
Can you think of a way your family could plant a small garden?
Answer: Families can plant vegetables or herbs in small containers around the
house. Families could also build a small square garden. See lesson #11 to learn
more.
What would be the best types of plants to plant in a small container garden?
Answer: Herbs and other smaller plants are perfect for growing in small containers.
Tomatoes and peppers work well because they produce fruit for a long time.
Radishes, lettuce and carrots do not need very much space, so they also work well
in containers.
What is something you could use at home for a container for your plants?
Answer: Note: Containers for gardens could be almost anything including pails,
buckets, wire baskets, plastic bowls and sacks, wooden boxes, washtubs, large food
cans, or any number of things. It is important to make several holes in the bottom
of the container for drainage.
How could you find out more information about planting a small garden at home?
Answer: Ask the leader for more information, consult members of the community,
or use the teacher manual as a resource.
What are some things you learned today that would help you plant a garden at
home?
Answer: There are many different ways to garden and therefore, it is possible for
anyone to plant a garden at their home, even if space is limited, you are in poor
health, or you cannot dig up the ground.
What is one thing you would like to share with your parents or brothers or sisters
about planning the garden?
6. (2 minutes) – Close
Thank the participants for their good work and ideas and notify them of the next
meeting date. Tell them that they will begin an experiment at the next gathering that
will test the viability of the seeds. (Viability is how well the seeds will grow into
plants.) They will also be working in the garden at the next gathering, so they should
wear appropriate clothing.
Be sure to collect any drawings or notes if you want to keep them for the next meeting.
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed
7. Nutritional Benefits of Common Fruits and Vegetables
Amaranth Good source of Vitamin A, B, C, calcium, and iron
Banana High in potassium and energy
Easily digested (good for infants and elderly persons)
Small amounts of vitamin A and C
Cabbage Vitamin A, C, zinc, and fiber
Carrot Excellent source of vitamin A
Cassava High in Vitamin C, good source of fiber and some energy
Citrus Excellent source of vitamin C
Collards Excellent source of vitamin A and C, iron and calcium
Some vitamin B and K, folate and potassium
Corn Energy, potassium, fiber, vitamin B
Cucumber High in potassium and fiber, some vitamin A, B, C
Eggplant High in potassium
Endive Vitamin A, C, K, iron, calcium, potassium, and folate
Green Bean High in fiber, iron, zinc, and potassium
(French Bean)
Gumbo Vitamin C, iron, calcium, potassium
Mango Excellent source of vitamin A and C, and potassium
Onion Vitamin C and potassium
Papaya Excellent source of vitamin C, high in vitamin A
Contains papain, an enzyme wish aids digestion
Peanut Excellent source of protein, fat, iron, and vitamin B
Pepper Excellent source of vitamin A, high in vitamin C
(green or red) Mostly useful for adding flavor
Pineapple High in vitamin C
Plantain High in vitamin A and C. Some iron
Pumpkin High in vitamin A and energy
Safu Excellent source of plant oils and protein. Aids in the absorption of
some vitamins, especially vitamin A
Sorrel Some vitamins, minerals, and fiber
Spinach Excellent source of vitamin A, high in many other vitamins and
nutrients, including vitamin B, C, K, iron, calcium, folate, and potassium
Sweet Potato Excellent source of vitamin A and C
Raw leaves are rich in iron, vitamin A and C, and energy
Tomato High in vitamin A and C and lycopene
Yam Good source of vitamin C
4-H Global Knowledge Center – Basic Vegetable Gardening – Lesson 2: Designing the Garden - detailed