The document provides instructions for a training module on xeriscaping that involves students or participants being divided into groups to create landscaping companies and design a xeriscaping plan for an elementary school, including conducting surveys of teachers and presenting their plans. The plans are to include plant zones, drip irrigation systems, and consider the site limitations and needs of children.
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which incurs a high cost of pumping and power
systems. The high pressure is used to maintain
the working condition of pressure-compensate
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A Bio-Inspired Pressure Compensating Emitter for Low-Cost Drip Irrigation Sys...Ruo-Qian (Roger) Wang
One of the major issues that prevent a largescale
dissemination of drip irrigation system is
the requirement of high pumping pressure,
which incurs a high cost of pumping and power
systems. The high pressure is used to maintain
the working condition of pressure-compensate
emitters, which are installed at the outlets of drip
irrigation system to compensate pressure loss
and evenly distribute flows for each crop.
A new architecture of the pressure-compensate
emitter is proposed using a flexible tube
enclosed in a pressurized chamber similar to the
design of a medical instrument called “Starling
resistor”. This design enables the external
pressure of the tube to correlate with the driving
pressure, such that a higher driving pressure
leads to a higher external pressure and
consequently collapses the tube. The desirable
feature that the flow rate is independent of the
upstream pressure variation can be achieved
with this new design at a lower driving pressure.
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
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2. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
Drip irrigation is a simple concept:
A method of directing water from a home water source to selected
plants and shrubs at a carefully controlled rate by a means of flexible
tubing with tiny drippers, sprayers, hoses, and bubblers attached to
it. A rapidly expanding specialty, drip irrigation can involve a myriad
of small pieces each with its own special use.
In an actual irrigation layout, you would need to be concerned with
many details ranging from the maximum amount of tubing allowed
per main line to the actual dripper output relative to plant size.
However, for today's purpose, you need only concern yourself with
the following drip items and specifications. You can also "just
pretend" that all of these will run from the same hose.
Of course, if you want to extend this activity into real practice, you
will need to acquaint yourself with all the intricacies involved in drip
irrigation installation.
3. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
Component Description USE
2 gph/dripper Delivers 2 gallons of water per On medium size
water; attaches to end of 1/4" shrubs
hose run off 1/2" hose
1 gph/dripper Delivers 1 gal. water per hr; On large perennials
attaches to end of 1/4" hose or small shrubs
run off 1/2" hose
bubbler Delivers 5 gal. water per hr; run On trees & large
directly off of 1/2" hose shrubs
360˚ sprayer Covers 20-ft diameter with 17 On large populations of plants
full circle gal. water per hr; attaches to such as ground covers or law
1/2" hose
180˚ sprayer Covers 180˚ of 20 ft diameter at same as above
half circle 14 gph; attaches to 1/2" hose except along border
area
Laser hose Drill every 6" by laser to drip Small areas of
1/2 gph from each hole; ground covers or
attaches to 1/2" hose flowers
1/2" hose Used to carry
water from source
to 1/4" hose or
bubblers
1/4" hose Delivers water from
1/2" hose to
drippers
4. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
XERISCAPE LANDSCAPING
Integrated Packages Lesson
RETA Participant Instructions
Objective:
Participants will learn to use the tools contained in an integrated package by designing a
xeriscape landscaping proposal for a school site.
Materials:
• Copies of Participant Xeriscape Landscaping Packet
• Floppy discs for each participant
• For each group
• Colored pencils
• #2 pencils
• Large graph paper
• Templates for school building, sloped area, and drainage area
• “Living On a Xeriscape” video
Directions:
1. Watch the “Living On a Xeriscape” video OR have participants view the following
sites and take notes to share with the group.
§ Water Conservation Office
http://www.cabq.gov/waterconservation/xeric.html
§ Xeriscaping Information -
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/xeriscaping.
2. Discuss with large group, “What is xeriscape landscaping?” and “Why is it important
in this area?”
3. Divide into groups of 4-5 members.
4. Create a landscaping company name.
5. Groups construct surveys for civic (teachers) input for developing a school
playground.
6. Use the Participants’ Xeriscape Landscape Packet to work collaboratively on the
completion of your group’s tasks.
7. At the end of the working period, your firm should be prepared to give a ten-minute
presentation highlighting their day's work. The presentation should include the
following elements:
§ Company Logo
§ Firm prospectus
§ Survey results
§ Final landscaping/irrigation plan
5. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
XERISCAPE LANDSCAPING
Integrated Packages Lesson
Student Instructions
Objective:
Students will learn to use the tools contained in an integrated package by designing a
xeriscape landscaping proposal for a school site.
Materials:
• Copies of Student Xeriscape Landscaping Packet
• Floppy discs for each participant
• For each group
• Colored pencils
• #2 pencils
• Large graph paper
• Templates for school building, sloped area, and drainage area
• “Living On a Xeriscape” video
Directions:
8. Watch the “Living On a Xeriscape” video OR have participants view the following
sites and take notes to share with the group.
§ Water Conservation Office
http://www.cabq.gov/waterconservation/xeric.html
§ Xeriscaping Information -
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/xeriscaping
9. Discuss with large group, “What is xeriscape landscaping?” and “Why is it important
in this area?”
10. Divide into groups of 4-5 members.
11. Create a landscaping company name.
12. Groups construct surveys for civic input for developing a school playground.
13. Use the Student Xeriscape Landscape Packet to work collaboratively on the
completion of your group’s tasks.
14. At the end of the working period, your firm should be prepared to give a ten-minute
presentation highlighting their day's work. The presentation should include the
following elements:
§ Company Logo
§ Firm prospectus
§ Survey results
§ Final landscaping/irrigation plan
6. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
Site Specifications & Worksheet
Landscaping is problem solving. Prepare a fact base - the site analysis. Then
set objectives: Site modifications and a working materials list.
Requirements
General: You must consider all the elements in the site analysis
worksheet.
Site Limitations: Templates for buildings, sloped area and the drainage-
problem area may be placed anywhere on the site. You do need to use all
three-template areas in your site.
Landscape Solutions: Consider this workshop as a unique opportunity to
create a totally new environment for children, such as outdoor "rooms"
that define space for children. You are limited only by your imagination.
7. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
SITE ANALYSIS
• SITE LIMITATIONS
Style of architecture_(Main building- red brick 1922; gym-beige stucco)___
Placement of structures on site_(Playground equip. benches, fields)____
Solar orientation________________________________
Exposures_ (strong Eastern winds in spring)_____________
Grade_(Largely level with exception of one sloped area) _____________
Traffic patterns_____________________________________
Access (driveways and paths)________________________
Patios / Common areas____________________________
• HUMAN CONSIDERATIONS
Number of children at school_( 325)_______________________
Ages of children__(elementary: k-5)_______________________
Level of maintenance desired__(Low to moderate)_____________
• AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS
Symmetrical / formal versus asymmetrical / casual_____________
Focal points_______________________________________
Seasonal interests___________________________________
Color preferences (intensity, hue)_________________________
Smell____________________________________________
• ORGANIZE SPACE
Expand or enclose_______________________________
Create outdoor "room" / ecosystems_______________________
Environmental Center____________________________
Community Garden______________________________
Shade________________________________________
Windbreaks, Screen, Barriers________________________
Paving_______________________________________
Ground covers__________________________________
• Develop the following plant list on separate paper:
8. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
ZONE 1 : Arid
Function (Shade, screen, carpet):
Appearance (Shade, color, texture):
Adaptability (Soil, exposure, scale, and size and size at maturity):
ZONE 2 : Transition
Function (Shade, screen, carpet):
Appearance (Shade, color, texture:
Adaptability (Soil, exposure, scale, and size and size at maturity):
ZONE 3 : Mini-Oasis
Function (Shade, screen, carpet):
Appearance (Shade, color, texture):
Adaptability (Soil, exposure, scale, and size and size at maturity):
• DEVELOP DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Placement of Drippers
Placement of Bubblers
Placement of Sprayers
Site, Community Garden or Environment Center Ideas
(Use the back to jot down ideas)
9. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
Guidelines
to
Create and Administer a Survey
Create a survey to “show evidence of civic input on design elements”. This survey should be designed to help
your Landscape Firm better understand the needs and wishes of the community served by Camino Real
Elementary School. Ideally this survey would, of course, cover educators, students, and parents. For today’s
purpose, your question should be aimed at teachers only.
• Limit your survey to only 10 questions, which can be answered yes, or
no by the Participants. Thus, a question might look like this:
I think children need no playground equipment at all. Yes No
I think a swamp area is a neat idea. Yes No
• Your survey should be completed and printed no later than 10:35.
• Multiple copies will be made and distributed to the whole group for
completion at 10:45.
• Be sure to include the name (though perhaps temporary) of your
landscaping firm on the survey so that it can be returned to you.
• Upon receiving all your surveys back, you will use a spreadsheet to tally and graph
results.
• Create three different graphs to present your information.
Don’t forget to use these results to aid in designing your landscape plan!
10. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
What is Xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping to Reduce Your Use
Nationally, communities have been faced with increased demands on existing
water supplies. Consequently, there is a greater focus on water conservation, not
just in times of drought, but in anticipation of future population growth. Water
can no longer be considered a limitless resource. A philosophy of conservation of
water through creative landscaping has engendered the new term, xeriscape.
The term xeriscape is derived from the Greek word xeros meaning dry,
combined with landscaping, thus xeriscaping. The term was coined by the Front
Range Xeriscape Task Force of the Denver Water Department in 1981. The goal
of xeriscape is to create a visually attractive landscape that uses plants selected
for their water efficiency. Properly maintained, a xeriscape can easily use less
than one-half the water of a traditional landscape. Once established, a xeriscape
should require less maintenance than turf landscape.
The Advantages of Xeriscape
• Xeriscaping saves water.
• Using native and other drought-tolerant plants can significantly reduce
water use.
• Xeriscaping saves time.
• It de-emphasizes the use of bluegrass lawns and other thirsty plants.
This common-sense approach can reduce the time you spend
watering, fertilizing and mowing.
• Xeriscaping saves money.
• Reducing water use can lower your water bill. Xeriscaping can also reduce
maintenance costs and increase the beauty and value of your property.
http://www.cabq.gov/waterconservation/xeric.html
12. RETA Training Module: Xeriscaping
Janet Green
To have the opportunity work with the local school district and assist in developing a xeriscape landscaping plan
Objective for Camino Real Elementary School.
Experience 1999 – 2000 Business Owner
Owner of Studio Green Landscape Architecture
• Formed new landscaping firm establishing location, staff, equipment, inventory, and advertising
• Manage staff of 7 employees
• Write proposals for landscaping jobs
• Obtained 32 jobs during first year
1997 – 1999 College of Marin Marin, Calif.
Landscape architecture and design instructor
• Instructor of landscaping development
• Developed City of Marin’s City Park landscaping plan
• Awarded Certificate of Merit from American Society of Landscape
1993–1997 City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco ,Calif.
Landscape achitecture and design instructor
• Worked with Ornamenta Horticulture Department
• Designed large scale commercial development
• Served on committee for Ecological Home Landscaping sponsored by U.C.Davis
Education 1989-1993 California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, Ca.
• B. S. in Landscaping Architecture
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
1990 Florence, Italy
• Studied urban design
Projects • Published in Northern New Mexico Home and Garden Magazine, San Antonio Chromicle, and the
Marin Independent Journal.
• Developed large scale commercial developments as well as residential gardens in San Jose, San
Mateo, San Francisco, Marin and Navada Countiesl.