Okanagan College is developing a demonstration garden to promote sustainable agricultural practices. The 1.5 acre site will feature various gardens, including a community garden, college garden plots, greenhouse, food forest, and native plant garden. Water harvesting techniques like swales and rain gardens will passively irrigate the site. The garden will be used for hands-on learning and research on sustainable growing methods.
2013 ARCSA Rain Catcher Award presentation: Candlelight RanchChris Maxwell-Gaines
Innovative Water Solutions LLC was awarded a 2013 Rain Catcher Award by the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) for the Candlelight Ranch project located in Marble Falls, Texas.
Shah,cr, watershed management presentation,mu,17 june 2017Chirag Shah
This document discusses watershed management through micro irrigation systems. It begins by providing some background on water scarcity globally and increasing water demands. It then defines watersheds and watershed management. Micro irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation are presented as a way to improve water use efficiency in agriculture compared to traditional flood irrigation. The document outlines the components, design process, and scheduling of micro irrigation systems. It also introduces the concept of pressurized irrigation network systems to facilitate distribution to micro irrigation systems from surface water sources like canals in a cost-effective manner. Overall, the document promotes watershed management through micro irrigation as a way to optimize water usage and irrigation practices.
OCT 6.2015 revised Clearwater Farm ReviewRyan Hayhurst
This document summarizes an agroecological systems design review for Clearwater Farm, a project of the Ontario Water Centre located in Georgina, Ontario. The review finds that Clearwater Farm is well-positioned to become a multifunctional agricultural hub using regenerative design principles. It will demonstrate best practices for water management on farms and connect the Water Centre's water advocacy work with innovative agroecological approaches. The proposed design emphasizes landscape features, perennial polycultures, and integrated animal husbandry supported by research, education, and evaluation programs to create multiple environmental and social benefits.
Water Use Efficiency through On-Farm Water Management TechniquesACDI/VOCA
The document discusses water use efficiency techniques promoted by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) in Jamaica. It summarizes three key techniques: furrow, sprinkler, and drip irrigation. It also discusses monitoring soil moisture with a tensiometer and rainwater harvesting projects across 11 parishes. The NIC aims to improve on-farm water management through training, demonstration plots, and providing best practice guidance in irrigation and water conservation techniques.
related to different fertigation systems used in crop..
INTRODUCTION
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FERTIGATION
OBJECTIVES OF FERTIGATION IN MICROIRRIGATION
DOSIFICATION
FERTILIZER INJECTION METHODS
- PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
- VACUUM INJECTION
- PUMP INJECTION
This document outlines Carrie Lacks and Emily Schmitt's proposal to create the first rain garden at Alaska Pacific University. They plan to build the rain garden by the end of the semester or May block to reduce runoff into local watersheds. Funding will come from the Municipality of Anchorage Rain Gardens program and sustainability committee. The rain garden will be located behind a house on campus and will help filter stormwater runoff through native plants before it reaches local streams. Carrie and Emily provide a timeline for completing the project and define their individual responsibilities.
2013 ARCSA Rain Catcher Award presentation: Candlelight RanchChris Maxwell-Gaines
Innovative Water Solutions LLC was awarded a 2013 Rain Catcher Award by the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA) for the Candlelight Ranch project located in Marble Falls, Texas.
Shah,cr, watershed management presentation,mu,17 june 2017Chirag Shah
This document discusses watershed management through micro irrigation systems. It begins by providing some background on water scarcity globally and increasing water demands. It then defines watersheds and watershed management. Micro irrigation systems like drip and sprinkler irrigation are presented as a way to improve water use efficiency in agriculture compared to traditional flood irrigation. The document outlines the components, design process, and scheduling of micro irrigation systems. It also introduces the concept of pressurized irrigation network systems to facilitate distribution to micro irrigation systems from surface water sources like canals in a cost-effective manner. Overall, the document promotes watershed management through micro irrigation as a way to optimize water usage and irrigation practices.
OCT 6.2015 revised Clearwater Farm ReviewRyan Hayhurst
This document summarizes an agroecological systems design review for Clearwater Farm, a project of the Ontario Water Centre located in Georgina, Ontario. The review finds that Clearwater Farm is well-positioned to become a multifunctional agricultural hub using regenerative design principles. It will demonstrate best practices for water management on farms and connect the Water Centre's water advocacy work with innovative agroecological approaches. The proposed design emphasizes landscape features, perennial polycultures, and integrated animal husbandry supported by research, education, and evaluation programs to create multiple environmental and social benefits.
Water Use Efficiency through On-Farm Water Management TechniquesACDI/VOCA
The document discusses water use efficiency techniques promoted by the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) in Jamaica. It summarizes three key techniques: furrow, sprinkler, and drip irrigation. It also discusses monitoring soil moisture with a tensiometer and rainwater harvesting projects across 11 parishes. The NIC aims to improve on-farm water management through training, demonstration plots, and providing best practice guidance in irrigation and water conservation techniques.
related to different fertigation systems used in crop..
INTRODUCTION
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF FERTIGATION
OBJECTIVES OF FERTIGATION IN MICROIRRIGATION
DOSIFICATION
FERTILIZER INJECTION METHODS
- PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL
- VACUUM INJECTION
- PUMP INJECTION
This document outlines Carrie Lacks and Emily Schmitt's proposal to create the first rain garden at Alaska Pacific University. They plan to build the rain garden by the end of the semester or May block to reduce runoff into local watersheds. Funding will come from the Municipality of Anchorage Rain Gardens program and sustainability committee. The rain garden will be located behind a house on campus and will help filter stormwater runoff through native plants before it reaches local streams. Carrie and Emily provide a timeline for completing the project and define their individual responsibilities.
A presentation about rain garden design, installation, and maintenance. Presented by Kate Venturini, Landscape Restoration Specialist with the University of Rhode Island, during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2014 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
Rain Garden Design and Installation Manual - EcoServSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on designing and installing rain gardens. It discusses consulting services related to ecology, engineering, GIS, landscape architecture and planning. It outlines key design considerations including water conditions, site constraints, living constraints and financial goals. Designers should evaluate the water source and volume, site topography, existing vegetation, and budget to determine the appropriate size and plant selection for the rain garden.
Water resources are crucial for Maharashtra given its large population and cultivation needs. However, only 18% of cultivable land has irrigation due to incomplete and scam-ridden irrigation projects. The state faces major issues like dominance of cities over water and lack of rainfall in some regions leading to droughts and farmer suicides. The government is taking measures like new schemes to complete irrigation projects and assist drought-stricken farmers, but needs reforms to improve water management, encourage conservation and ensure resources are used efficiently for agriculture. Benchmarking performance against other states and implementing new policies, technology, and local participation can help optimize water usage.
This document provides instructions for homeowners on how to design and construct a rain garden. It recommends siting rain gardens at least 10 feet from foundations and 30 feet from downspouts, in partial sun. The size should be 100-300 square feet based on roof/lawn drainage area and soil type. Depth depends on slope, ranging from 3-5 inches for slopes under 4% to 6-8 inches for steeper slopes. Proper siting and sizing helps rain gardens effectively absorb 30% more runoff than lawns.
Oklahoma Farm to School: Rain Gardens
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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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 =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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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 ~
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110 ~
Water resource management involves planning, developing, distributing, and managing water resources to satisfy competing demands. It aims to allocate water equitably across all uses. Cultivation is sensitive to water shortages, so good water management practices are needed to maintain optimal usage and maximize production. These practices include proper field channels, land leveling, tilling, drip irrigation, and treadle pumps.
The document discusses plans for flood mitigation and recreation in New Richmond, Ohio. It proposes (1) raising awareness of floodplain regulations through wayfinding signs; (2) utilizing permeable surfaces and native vegetation to respect the environment; and (3) providing educational opportunities about the local river and floodplain. Additionally, it suggests improving connectivity to the river and downtown through walking trails and a pedestrian bridge, and supporting recreation through a skate park, baseball diamond, playground, and connecting trail systems to create a "green loop" around the community.
The document discusses improving on-farm irrigation management in Egypt. It notes that Egypt has limited water resources and most of its land is desert. The challenges include land fragmentation, outdated irrigation systems, low adoption of good practices, and water quality/quantity issues. The objectives are to improve livelihoods and water productivity through more efficient water and land use. Interventions discussed include improved irrigation techniques, deficit irrigation, updating crop coefficients to better estimate water needs, and disseminating integrated packages to farmers. The goal is to enhance sustainability and profitability of small-scale agriculture in Egypt.
This document summarizes fertigation management practices in Almeria, Spain. There are two major types of fertigation systems: simple manual fertigation tanks and multiple computer-controlled tanks. Traditional management is based on fixed schedules and standard recipes, though adjustments are made. Nutrients are applied by rate or concentration. Transition to more sustainable practices includes tools for calculating crop water and nitrogen needs, soil moisture sensors for irrigation, and on-farm nitrogen monitoring to improve fertilizer management. Showcase trials demonstrate combining improved irrigation and nitrogen practices can reduce inputs while maintaining production.
Water retention lanscape and agro-forestry in Northern LebanonMagnus Wolfe Murray
This document proposes a landscape regeneration and food security project in Northern Lebanon. It provides background on the region, which hosts many Syrian refugees with lack of water for agriculture. The project aims to increase water retention through dams and ditches to collect rainfall, enabling more productive agriculture and jobs. It discusses designing water retention landscapes, training refugee and local families in organic gardening, vertical gardens, biogas systems, and establishing a team to support other families. The goal is to improve food security, livelihoods, and disseminate effective water retention strategies to stabilize the region.
The document summarizes the participatory irrigation management of the Waghod Irrigation Project in Maharashtra, India. It describes how forming water user associations improved water distribution and agricultural productivity. Water entitlements were established, water use became more efficient, and crop yields and farmer incomes increased. Community management of irrigation infrastructure through local water user associations enhanced water security, equitable access, and the sustainable management of water resources for the region.
This document provides an overview of drip irrigation. It discusses the history of drip irrigation, which dates back to ancient Persia and includes early uses of clay pots and bamboo. Modern drip irrigation began in Israel in the 1950s and 1960s with early patents and experiments. It describes the basic principles and components of drip irrigation systems, including drippers, pipes, filters, and valves. The document covers topics such as water distribution in soil, filtration, fertigation, system design, and scheduling. Drip irrigation is presented as a comprehensive agro-technology that improves water and nutrient use efficiency compared to other irrigation methods. It has gained widespread use around the world for both field and greenhouse crops.
Drip irrigation is a watering technique that applies water slowly to the soil near plant roots through emitters or drippers. It allows for targeted watering with high efficiency of 90-95% by avoiding runoff and wetting of non-targeted areas. Drip irrigation was developed in the 1960s in Israel, Australia, and North America and is now commonly used worldwide in agriculture, nurseries, greenhouses, and landscaping. It provides benefits like increased yields and quality while decreasing water, labor, energy, fertilizer, and pesticide costs through its precise application of water and other inputs.
Irrigation development- In respect to State of MaharashtraAmit Arya
Irrigation Development- In respect to State of Maharashtra. Its History, region-based crop strategies, problems, irrigation schemes by Government of India, irrigation projects, reforms, flagship programmes, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Jalyukta Shivar Yojana,Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, water conflicts of Bhima and Goadavari, suggestions, changing scenario
The document discusses measures to increase water use efficiency in Indian agriculture. It notes that agriculture accounts for 80-84% of water consumption in India but has low productivity and efficiency. Key challenges include limited technical capabilities, lack of capital, and inability to recover costs. Methods to improve efficiency include improving storage systems, conveyance infrastructure, and on-farm irrigation techniques. These involve reducing evaporation, seepage, waterlogging, and employing micro-irrigation, treated wastewater reuse, and growing less water-intensive crops. The document anticipates irrigation efficiency could increase to 50-60% for surface water and 72-75% for groundwater by 2025-2050 through these measures.
This document provides an introduction to sustainable stormwater management. It discusses that stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces can cause water pollution and flooding. Traditional stormwater drainage systems exacerbate these issues by rapidly routing runoff to streams. Sustainable stormwater management techniques like low impact development and best management practices aim to manage stormwater quality and quantity on-site. Examples of sustainable techniques discussed include rain gardens, bio-retention areas, vegetated swales, and dry swales. The document outlines the installation process and design considerations for rain gardens and bio-retention areas.
water distribution system & warabandi by Denish Jangid unit 2 Water Resources...Denish Jangid
water distribution system & warabandi by Denish Jangid unit 2 Water Resources Engineering Rotational system method objectives of warabandi types of warabandi with flow chart figure jamabandi patwari girdawari halqa khasrah shudkar
The Willow Park Garden Competition for 2010 awarded shopping vouchers as prizes to winners in different categories. Monica Winters won £150 as 1st prize for best garden. Mrs. Dyson won £100 as 2nd prize for best garden. D Fitzmaurice won £50 each as 3rd prize for best garden and commendation for best newcomer. Other winners included Carol McDonald, Marie Leigh, and Stanley Daniel for categories like best container and community garden.
A presentation about rain garden design, installation, and maintenance. Presented by Kate Venturini, Landscape Restoration Specialist with the University of Rhode Island, during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2014 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
Rain Garden Design and Installation Manual - EcoServSotirakou964
This document provides guidance on designing and installing rain gardens. It discusses consulting services related to ecology, engineering, GIS, landscape architecture and planning. It outlines key design considerations including water conditions, site constraints, living constraints and financial goals. Designers should evaluate the water source and volume, site topography, existing vegetation, and budget to determine the appropriate size and plant selection for the rain garden.
Water resources are crucial for Maharashtra given its large population and cultivation needs. However, only 18% of cultivable land has irrigation due to incomplete and scam-ridden irrigation projects. The state faces major issues like dominance of cities over water and lack of rainfall in some regions leading to droughts and farmer suicides. The government is taking measures like new schemes to complete irrigation projects and assist drought-stricken farmers, but needs reforms to improve water management, encourage conservation and ensure resources are used efficiently for agriculture. Benchmarking performance against other states and implementing new policies, technology, and local participation can help optimize water usage.
This document provides instructions for homeowners on how to design and construct a rain garden. It recommends siting rain gardens at least 10 feet from foundations and 30 feet from downspouts, in partial sun. The size should be 100-300 square feet based on roof/lawn drainage area and soil type. Depth depends on slope, ranging from 3-5 inches for slopes under 4% to 6-8 inches for steeper slopes. Proper siting and sizing helps rain gardens effectively absorb 30% more runoff than lawns.
Oklahoma Farm to School: Rain Gardens
`
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 ~
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
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 ~
Water resource management involves planning, developing, distributing, and managing water resources to satisfy competing demands. It aims to allocate water equitably across all uses. Cultivation is sensitive to water shortages, so good water management practices are needed to maintain optimal usage and maximize production. These practices include proper field channels, land leveling, tilling, drip irrigation, and treadle pumps.
The document discusses plans for flood mitigation and recreation in New Richmond, Ohio. It proposes (1) raising awareness of floodplain regulations through wayfinding signs; (2) utilizing permeable surfaces and native vegetation to respect the environment; and (3) providing educational opportunities about the local river and floodplain. Additionally, it suggests improving connectivity to the river and downtown through walking trails and a pedestrian bridge, and supporting recreation through a skate park, baseball diamond, playground, and connecting trail systems to create a "green loop" around the community.
The document discusses improving on-farm irrigation management in Egypt. It notes that Egypt has limited water resources and most of its land is desert. The challenges include land fragmentation, outdated irrigation systems, low adoption of good practices, and water quality/quantity issues. The objectives are to improve livelihoods and water productivity through more efficient water and land use. Interventions discussed include improved irrigation techniques, deficit irrigation, updating crop coefficients to better estimate water needs, and disseminating integrated packages to farmers. The goal is to enhance sustainability and profitability of small-scale agriculture in Egypt.
This document summarizes fertigation management practices in Almeria, Spain. There are two major types of fertigation systems: simple manual fertigation tanks and multiple computer-controlled tanks. Traditional management is based on fixed schedules and standard recipes, though adjustments are made. Nutrients are applied by rate or concentration. Transition to more sustainable practices includes tools for calculating crop water and nitrogen needs, soil moisture sensors for irrigation, and on-farm nitrogen monitoring to improve fertilizer management. Showcase trials demonstrate combining improved irrigation and nitrogen practices can reduce inputs while maintaining production.
Water retention lanscape and agro-forestry in Northern LebanonMagnus Wolfe Murray
This document proposes a landscape regeneration and food security project in Northern Lebanon. It provides background on the region, which hosts many Syrian refugees with lack of water for agriculture. The project aims to increase water retention through dams and ditches to collect rainfall, enabling more productive agriculture and jobs. It discusses designing water retention landscapes, training refugee and local families in organic gardening, vertical gardens, biogas systems, and establishing a team to support other families. The goal is to improve food security, livelihoods, and disseminate effective water retention strategies to stabilize the region.
The document summarizes the participatory irrigation management of the Waghod Irrigation Project in Maharashtra, India. It describes how forming water user associations improved water distribution and agricultural productivity. Water entitlements were established, water use became more efficient, and crop yields and farmer incomes increased. Community management of irrigation infrastructure through local water user associations enhanced water security, equitable access, and the sustainable management of water resources for the region.
This document provides an overview of drip irrigation. It discusses the history of drip irrigation, which dates back to ancient Persia and includes early uses of clay pots and bamboo. Modern drip irrigation began in Israel in the 1950s and 1960s with early patents and experiments. It describes the basic principles and components of drip irrigation systems, including drippers, pipes, filters, and valves. The document covers topics such as water distribution in soil, filtration, fertigation, system design, and scheduling. Drip irrigation is presented as a comprehensive agro-technology that improves water and nutrient use efficiency compared to other irrigation methods. It has gained widespread use around the world for both field and greenhouse crops.
Drip irrigation is a watering technique that applies water slowly to the soil near plant roots through emitters or drippers. It allows for targeted watering with high efficiency of 90-95% by avoiding runoff and wetting of non-targeted areas. Drip irrigation was developed in the 1960s in Israel, Australia, and North America and is now commonly used worldwide in agriculture, nurseries, greenhouses, and landscaping. It provides benefits like increased yields and quality while decreasing water, labor, energy, fertilizer, and pesticide costs through its precise application of water and other inputs.
Irrigation development- In respect to State of MaharashtraAmit Arya
Irrigation Development- In respect to State of Maharashtra. Its History, region-based crop strategies, problems, irrigation schemes by Government of India, irrigation projects, reforms, flagship programmes, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Jalyukta Shivar Yojana,Jalyukta Shivar Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, water conflicts of Bhima and Goadavari, suggestions, changing scenario
The document discusses measures to increase water use efficiency in Indian agriculture. It notes that agriculture accounts for 80-84% of water consumption in India but has low productivity and efficiency. Key challenges include limited technical capabilities, lack of capital, and inability to recover costs. Methods to improve efficiency include improving storage systems, conveyance infrastructure, and on-farm irrigation techniques. These involve reducing evaporation, seepage, waterlogging, and employing micro-irrigation, treated wastewater reuse, and growing less water-intensive crops. The document anticipates irrigation efficiency could increase to 50-60% for surface water and 72-75% for groundwater by 2025-2050 through these measures.
This document provides an introduction to sustainable stormwater management. It discusses that stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces can cause water pollution and flooding. Traditional stormwater drainage systems exacerbate these issues by rapidly routing runoff to streams. Sustainable stormwater management techniques like low impact development and best management practices aim to manage stormwater quality and quantity on-site. Examples of sustainable techniques discussed include rain gardens, bio-retention areas, vegetated swales, and dry swales. The document outlines the installation process and design considerations for rain gardens and bio-retention areas.
water distribution system & warabandi by Denish Jangid unit 2 Water Resources...Denish Jangid
water distribution system & warabandi by Denish Jangid unit 2 Water Resources Engineering Rotational system method objectives of warabandi types of warabandi with flow chart figure jamabandi patwari girdawari halqa khasrah shudkar
The Willow Park Garden Competition for 2010 awarded shopping vouchers as prizes to winners in different categories. Monica Winters won £150 as 1st prize for best garden. Mrs. Dyson won £100 as 2nd prize for best garden. D Fitzmaurice won £50 each as 3rd prize for best garden and commendation for best newcomer. Other winners included Carol McDonald, Marie Leigh, and Stanley Daniel for categories like best container and community garden.
The document outlines a permaculture design plan for Paul Revere School. It involves transforming the school grounds into an outdoor classroom to teach students about food, nutrition, and the environment. Key elements include creating horse trough gardens, straw bale planting, potato towers and seasonal planting for the lower school, and terracing, wind breaks, and water diversion for the upper school to control erosion. The multi-year plan aims to beautify the school, improve learning, and get families more involved through hands-on gardening and composting activities.
This document summarizes key discussions and announcements from the UK Public Parks Summit held in London on October 25, 2012. It was announced that an additional £100 million would be invested in restoring and improving UK public parks over the next three years through the Parks for People program. The Green Flag Award scheme, which recognizes well-managed parks and green spaces, was extended through 2017. Challenges facing parks include budget cuts reducing maintenance while demand is increasing, and the need to promote innovation, secure alternative funding sources, and ensure access to quality parks.
Cities are economic entities. They are made up of structures entwined with open space.
Successful communities have a sufficient number of private homes and commercial and retail establishments to house their inhabitants and give them places to produce and consume goods. Cities also have public buildings—libraries, hospitals, arenas, city halls—for culture, health, and public discourse. They have linear corridors—streets and sidewalks—for transpor- tation. And they have a range of other public spaces—parks, plazas, trails, sometimes natural, sometimes almost fully paved—for recreation, health provision, tourism, sunlight, rainwater retention, air pollution removal, natural beauty, and views.
In 2003, The Trust for Public Land’s Center for City Park Excellence gathered two dozen park experts and economists in Philadelphia for a colloquium to analyze how park systems economically benefit cities. Based on this conversation and subsequent consultation with other leading economists and academics, the center identified seven attributes of city park systems that provide economic value and are measurable.
This document provides information about the Dallas Main Street Garden project in Dallas, Texas. The garden is a two-acre civic park designed to serve the needs of the downtown residential community, adjacent businesses, and a university. It includes a great lawn, gardens, fountains, a cafe with a green roof, shade structures, shelters incorporating public art lights, a dog run, and tot lot. The role of the landscape architect was project manager and prime consultant from pre-conceptual design through construction administration.
The Castle of Grand-Bigard is a 12th century castle located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium, 7 km west of Brussels. It is surrounded by a broad moat and is accessed by a five-arch bridge and drawbridge. The castle itself is a wonderful example of Flemish and Medieval Renaissance style, with a long pink brick main building, white stone windows and blue slate roof. In 1902, renovations began that lasted 30 years and the surrounding 14 hectare park was created in the early 20th century.
Therapeutic Garden Design: Environmental Sources and Wellbeing
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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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`
`
Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden
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
The document proposes a vision for transforming a vacant lot at the intersection of Market St. and Sanchez St. into a community garden space. Key goals include producing food for local groups, generating income through the garden, and creating habitat for pollinators. The plan outlines dividing the space into zones, assessing soil quality, selecting suitable plant varieties, establishing compost areas, and harvesting rainwater. A timeline is proposed for developing the site over two years through soil preparation, planting, and installing infrastructure like seating.
County of Los Angeles Park Design GuidelinesPerla Arquieta
This document provides park design guidelines and standards for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. It aims to establish consistent design criteria for parks to improve quality of life. The guidelines address spatial organization, buildings, parking lots, circulation, recreational facilities, landscaping, stormwater management and utilities. Standards are then provided for each of the Department's four agency areas to account for regional differences. The document seeks to promote efficient, high-quality parks that meet community needs.
Street and Garden - Design Studio Presentation 2016David Shaw
Street & Garden Furniture Co. is a 25-year-old company specializing in custom street and urban furniture design. The document provides details on various public space design projects the company has completed for clients such as Brisbane City Council and Logan City Council. These projects include designs for parks, plazas, and cultural centers across states like Queensland, New South Wales and Tasmania. The final pages include technical drawings for castings related to a redesign of Franklin Square in Hobart, Tasmania.
Connecting the Dots: How Digital Methods Become the Glue that Binds Cultural ...Robert J. Stein
The document discusses how digital methods can connect cultural heritage institutions to contemporary society. It notes that 70% of the global population will live in cities by 2050 and that smart cities face challenges in dealing with proliferating information. The document advocates that cultural institutions should focus on using technology to better understand engagement through metrics like repeat visits and diversity. It provides examples from the Dallas Museum of Art of using free admission and membership along with mobile technologies to better measure outcomes.
Project Management for Constructing an Edible Forest Garden in GreystanesPaul Boundy
The document outlines the design and construction of an edible forest garden for a client in Greystanes, Australia within the constraints of a limited budget and timeframe. Key goals included utilizing native plants adapted to the region and low-cost/recycled materials. The design incorporated forest gardening principles like multiple plant layers, polycultures, and perennials to mimic natural ecosystems. The project faced some challenges during the one-day installation related to scheduling, materials, and last minute changes but was a success in establishing the garden's framework.
The document provides biographical information about David J. Odishoo, a licensed landscape architect based in Coconut Grove, Florida. It outlines his career experience and the philosophy behind his landscape design work, which focuses on integrating water, native plants, and local materials into gardens. The document also lists residential and commercial projects David and his design staff have completed, including for homes in Florida and resorts in Nevis and Miami Beach.
Healthcare Design - Therapeutic Healing GardenJake Hamilton
As a cofounder and leader of our six member masters project team, SIBHS, I helped lead client interviews, held monthly and bi-monthly team and client meetings, researched and created a custom therapeutic healing garden and helped write our LEED Initiatives product with the goal of earning LEED accreditation for Beaumont.
Profil Kesehatan ini memuat informasi penting tentang berbagai capaian program dan kegiatan pada tahun 2014. Informasi tersebut bisa menjadi salah satu tolak ukur keberhasilan pembangunan kesehatan di Propinsi Sulawesi Barat. Data yang digunakan dalam proses penyusunan buku profil kesehatan ini bersumber dari berbagai sektor baik sektor kesehatan maupun sektor di luar kesehatan. Data dan informasi yang disajikan masih terdapat banyak keterbatasan dan kekurangan. Banyak kendala dan tantangan dalam penyediaan data dan informasi tepat waktu, sehingga masih ada beberapa tabel yang belum terisi. Namun dengan segala keterbatasan dan kekurangan ini, saya berharap Profil Kesehatan Propinsi Sulawesi Barat tahun 2013 dapat dimanfaatkan dalam pengambilan keputusan yang didasari kepada data dan informasi serta digunakan sebagai salah satu rujukan data dan informasi yang terkait dengan bidang kesehatan.
Santosh George works of last five years in USA (Dallas & Minneapolis) in the fiels of Landscape Design, Horticulture, Project Management, Design Build etc
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is a 500-acre botanical garden and tourist attraction in Thailand. The land was purchased in 1954 to be a fruit plantation but was developed instead as a wildlife conservation project focused on tropical plants and flowers. The garden opened to the public in 1980 and features collections from Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and Tropical America as well as various garden styles like the French Garden and Butterfly Hill. Management was transferred to the owners' son in 2001.
Groundwork Guyandotte Southern WV merged two organizations in 2015 to focus on projects in the Guyandotte watershed. The organization aims to enhance environmental sustainability, contribute to economic sustainability, promote public health, build inclusive communities, and encourage watershed stewardship.
The document outlines plans for 4 sites in Wyoming County - Baileysville Community Center, Bud Community Center, Groundwork's office/Coal Heritage Museum, and Wyoming County High School courtyards. Plans include community gardens, greenhouses, and agricultural plots at the sites to support education programs and a farmer's market association. Planting plans and infrastructure needs are described for each site.
The document proposes a method to make deserts habitable by providing water, stable foundations for construction, work opportunities, and preventing sand encroachment. It details plans to transport sea water using recycled plastic bottles in a rotating helical system, level sand dunes for construction using excavators, purify water through solar heating, and create a socioeconomic program providing housing in exchange for work to make the project self-sustaining. Funding could come from plastic manufacturers, governments interested in reducing costs, and environmental organizations. If successful, the project could resolve many issues through revitalizing deserts.
This document provides guidance on designing and implementing rain gardens for property owners in Kansas. It discusses what rain gardens are and their benefits for managing stormwater runoff. The document outlines six key steps to create a successful rain garden: 1) Understanding your property context, 2) Locating and sizing the rain garden, 3) Designing plantings suited to the site, 4) Excavating and preparing soils, 5) Installing and watering plants, and 6) Monitoring and maintenance. Following these steps while considering local soils, climate and ecology will help create an effective rain garden that reduces runoff impacts and provides habitat.
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This document provides information on sustainable stormwater management. It begins with an introduction on stormwater and the need for management. Examples of stormwater management techniques are then presented, including rain gardens, bioretention areas, vegetated swales, green roofs, and porous pavement. The installation processes for rain gardens and bioretention areas are described in multiple steps. Advantages and disadvantages of stormwater management are listed. The document concludes with references and appendices.
This document provides information on sustainable stormwater management. It begins with an introduction on stormwater and the need for management. Examples of stormwater management techniques are then presented, including rain gardens, bioretention areas, vegetated swales, green roofs, and porous pavement. The installation processes for rain gardens and bioretention areas are described in multiple steps. Advantages and disadvantages of stormwater management are listed. The document concludes with references and appendices.
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Kansas Rain Garden Design and Implementation Manual ~ Kansas State University
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Rain gardens are shallow depressions planted with moisture-loving plants that capture stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and allow it to gradually soak into the ground. They provide environmental benefits like reducing flooding and filtering pollutants. When properly sited and sized based on the runoff area and garden depth, rain gardens can manage stormwater onsite. The document provides guidelines for installing rain gardens, including preparing the site through digging or tilling based on soil type.
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Evs Project on Rainwater harvesting Calcutta universityAmit Singh
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2. Design the catchment area, usually a roof.
3. Plan the delivery system of gutters and pipes to storage.
4. Calculate the necessary storage tank size based on water demand and rainfall patterns.
5. Select an appropriate tank design that is sealed and prevents contamination.
1) Industries in Bangalore depend heavily on groundwater for their needs as they are not connected to the city's piped water network. Harvesting rainwater makes sense for industries as it saves money, replenishes groundwater supplies, and provides soft rainwater for use.
2) An effective rainwater harvesting system for industries has five components - catchment, conveyance, filtration, storage, and recharge. Roofs, paved areas, and landscaped areas can all act as catchments. Storage methods include rain barrels, underground sumps, recharge pits, and recharge wells.
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The document proposes constructing a sustainable picnic pavilion and rain garden on Clemson University's campus as a student-led project. It discusses goals of providing an inviting outdoor space for students while managing stormwater runoff. 5 potential sites are analyzed near student centers and green spaces, with considerations for sun exposure, soil conditions, and proximity to dining. The project would include a wooden pavilion, 165 gallon cistern, and 300-400 square foot native plant rain garden. Case studies on similar structures and an existing campus rain garden provide examples.
The document outlines Abraham N. Rodriguez's academic and professional work, including case studies for low-cost housing in Cambodia and the United States, as well as school and recreational building designs focused on sustainability and responding to site conditions. Details are provided on Rodriguez's role in several of the projects and sketches from his study abroad trip to Europe are included.
Maintaining Rain Gardens: Lessons Learned from Kansas State University
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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 =
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OKANAGAN COLLEGE VERNON CAMPUS
Demonstration
Garden Project
Okanagan College -
Vernon Campus is
embarking on a project
to create an educational
space to promote
sustainable practices in
an effort to preserve,
stimulate and promote
agricultural and
ecological ventures in
the Okanagan Valley.
This is a Conceptual Design developed in partnership between Element Eco-Design and Okanagan College to explore the
possibilities for a demonstration garden project.
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Project Objectives
Site Overview
Water Design
Passive Water Harvesting
Access Design
Outdoor Classroom and Social Space
Greenhouse
Community Farm
College Garden Plots
Food Forest and Native Plant Gardens
Implementation Plan
Budget
Summary
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Table of Contents
4. 4
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Okanagan College - Vernon Campus is embarking on a project to
create an educational space to promote sustainable practices in an
effort to preserve, stimulate and promote agricultural and
ecological ventures in the Okanagan Valley.
The Demonstration Garden Project will incorporates the
principles of sustainable development where research,
educational programming, and community participation can
interact to advance the social, economic and environmental
aspects of local sustainable agricultural and food systems
practices and projects.
Okanagan College will be able to use the site for new program
offerings, research in sustainable development and agricultural/
ecological practicums. Faculty members will have a space to teach
in an outdoor setting to demonstrate practical applications of
theoretical material. Students will benefit from hands-on
experience, onsite research and examples of industry best
practices. Community members will have a place to gather, learn
and benefit from the therapeutic experience of growing plants.
5. 5
Okanagan College Demonstration Site
SITE OVERVIEW
The Demonstration Garden space is
roughly 1.5 acres of gently rolling
hillside.
Site soils are well-drained sandy loams
that are suitable for growing most
agricultural crops. Laboratory analyses
of site soil samples indicate potentially
fertile conditions that will benefit from
the addition of organic matter through
sustainable soil management techniques.
The site’s south facing slope receives
generous sunlight and is climatically
suitable to the widest range of crops but
represents a challenge for efficient
irrigation. It will be important select
crops adapted to the site climate and soil
conditions.
A site map will be available to visitors to use as a
learning tool as they tour the site. Other educational
tools such as informational plaques and species
labels will be located throughout the site.
6. 6
WATER
Both passive and active watering features will be
constructed to provide irrigation to crops in the most
efficient manner possible. Onsite passive water harvesting
features include swales, curb cuts into rain gardens, wicking
beds and rain barrels. Active water features include a variety
of irrigation systems custom tailored to each crop for
efficient watering, including drip irrigation.
Bio-swales have already been installed along the perimeter
of the site to direct excess storm water to the engineered
drainage system in the valley below the site. Additionally,
several contour swales will be installed to collect excess
water runoff, prevent erosion and pacify water flow on the
landscape. The water will be held evenly along the entire
length (east-west) of the site to allow the water to infiltrate
into the ground. This will keep the soil moist for longer
periods following rain events and help recharge ground
water sources. Excess water from the contour swales will be
sent into the perimeter swale through a simple overflow at
each end of the contour swale. All swales will also serve as
main access ways around the site.
Curb cuts in the south side of the parking lot will allow
storm water to be harvested and stored in rain gardens. The
Conceptual Design Details
A contour swale is a Permaculture technique
for passively harvesting rain and surface
runoff. The swale works to distribute water
evenly across the landscape, resulting in an
efficient system that aids in both irrigating
and drought proofing the landscape.
7. 7
rain gardens will be constructed
around existing trees to
supplement their irrigation and
process storm water. Excess water
from the rain gardens will flow
over level-sill spillways to be
caught by the highest contour
swale and directed appropriately
across the landscape or into the
perimeter swale.
Rainwater represents a source of
nitrogen for plants. Rain barrels
will be attached to all building
roofs downspouts on the site to
collect rainwater run-off. This
water can be gravity fed into the
community garden for
supplemental watering to reduce
the use of irrigation water.
Overflows from the rain barrels
will be directed to the contour
swale via French drains.
Irrigation/drainage specialist will
be consulted to ensure efficient
design of crop watering and site
drainage systems. An irrigation
main line has been constructed on
the site and lateral lines will be
run to individual crops. Emitters
best suited to each crop will be
used to reduce water
consumption. Irrigation controls
can be used to optimize water use
depending on humidity levels,
current rainfall and soil moisture.
Weather meters can be installed
onsite and connected to irrigation
controls to more accurately
distribute water to each specific
crop.
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PASSIVE WATER
HARVESTING
Rainwater runoff will be captured
as high as possible in the
landscape and stored in either rain
barrels or the soil. The passive
rainwater harvesting swales will
spread the water out evenly across
the landscape allowing rainwater
to infiltrate into the soil, as
opposed to running off. The land
will retain moisture longer and
creating an evenly hydrated
landscape. These systems will be
connected to each other via ‘level
sill spillways’ so the excess in one
portion is used further down the
hill by the next feature creating a
cascading effect that protects
against both drought and flood
conditions.
Conceptual Design Details
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ACCESSIBILITY
Site topography and accessibility were key components to the design of the site. The main site paths are either 4’ or 8‘ wide
to accommodate wheelchairs, large groups or small machinery. Compacted crusher chip was chosen to keep the paths
permeable for water harvesting while still maintaining a solid surface for accessibility. The community farm was located
closest to the parking lot were the slope was minimal allowing optimal accessibility for community members. The
community farm also contains raised beds that provide members with mobility concerns with a place to garden safely.
Picnic tables and boulder seating are located throughout the site to provide members with a place to rest.
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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM & SOCIAL SPACE
The northwest corner of the site can be transformed into a
mixed teaching and social space for faculty, students and
community users. A semi-circular seating space facing
north will provide a space for instruction, presentations or
social gathering. Shade trees to the Southwest will provide
erosion controls as well as afternoon relief from hot
summer sun. A shed roof structure can be added to
provide additional shelter for instructors.
Tables with built-in chairs can be added to provide a space
for users to enjoy lunch, work on projects or attend
lectures. This social space represents a multi-functional
space where college users and community members can
come together to share ideas and the space.
Conceptual Design Details
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Adding a Social Space to the
site will provide an outdoor
area for students and
instructors to mix with
community members. This
exchange works to build
relationships and create
belonging for community
members, students and staff.
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GREENHOUSE
In the short term, a small-unheated
hoop house is recommended for
starting crops and season extension.
The hoop house will be a 20’ x 30’
greenhouse constructed out of 1”
conduit hoops attached to stakes
driven into the ground. Dimensional
lumber will frame in the ends of the
structure and provide lateral support
between the hoops. A 12mm
interwoven poly is recommended to
cover the structure. The interwoven
poly has a longer lifespan, is better
suited to harsh weather (snow and
hail) and acts as a partial shade cloth
in direct sunlight.
For a long-term solution for a storage
shed, processing area, teaching area
and greenhouse; a 15’ x 60’ shed
attached to a 15’ x 60’ poly tunnel or
a 30’ x 60’ passive solar greenhouse
is recommended. This building
would integrate many functions for
the site as well as provide an area
that would be passively heated. This
structure would also function as a
four season building that could be
used year round and integrated into
both fall and winter curriculum. This
kind of structure represents
sustainable, innovative, integrated
building design that would serve as
an educational and community
meeting space. Successful working
models are operational in British
Columbia including David
Thompson Secondary School Solar
Greenhouse.
As the College currently has a
residential building program this
project represents an opportunity to
provide hands-on experience for
students to help design and build
this structure.
Conceptual Design Details
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In the future a Passive Solar
Greenhouse can be added to
align the growing season with
the education season. The
rear of the greenhouse can
be used to store supplies and
as a wash house to clean
produce before distribution.
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COMPOST SYSTEM
Basic compost bins will be located next to the greenhouse,
this central location encourages all users to take part in the
composting process. The compost bays will be made up of
large concrete Lock-Blocks and will be durable and long-
lasting. Ample access to and around the compost bins will
allow for bulk deposits and machine mixing when
necessary. It is also recommended that compost covers are
used to manage moisture, heat and to deter pests. The
compost covers are specially designed black fabric covers
that are durable and light, the covers can be used to either
allow moisture to enter the compost pile or the can easily
be flipped over in order to shed moisture away from the
pile.
Conceptual Design Details
TOOL SHED
For tool storage for the community farm and students, a
10’ x 13’ shed is proposed. This shed should be modular
design, non-permanent structure that can be moved as the
need arises. To start with, a shed building donated by BC
Housing will be used for tool storage. In the future, a shed
that contains a door to accommodate wheelchair access
and at least one window for natural light is recommended.
One interior light and at least one 110 V plug should be
present indoor and one outdoor. The shed roof can be used
to capture water in barrels for later use on the community
farm. Excess water will be directed into a main swale to
help hydrate the landscape.
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The Community Farm space will be a natural, beautiful, space designed to create an atmosphere for learning and growing. This space includes winding paths,
seating and shade trees to provide both productive function and positive experience for the users.
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Conceptual Design Details
WICKING BEDS
Wicking beds are a great way to capture and store rain
water to passively water raised beds in the Community
Garden. Wicking beds are raised beds with a layer of pond
liner or 12mm poly in the bottom 2/3 of the bed. The bed
has a 2” PVC or ABS perforated pipe installed in the bottom
of the bed. The pipe is covered with loose gravel or coarse
sand up to 6-10” deep. A layer of landscape fabric is placed
over the gravel or sand and the raised bed is filled with soil.
The soil will act as a wick and draw the water up from the
bottom, reducing evaporation and frequency of watering.
Each bed is equipped with an overflow that can be attached
to the next bed to act as the water source. When connected
in series these beds can distribute water efficiently to a large
number of beds and reduce overall irrigation demands.
COMMUNITY FARM
The Community Farm area will provide users with a space
to grow produce collectively and largely for donation. The
Community Farm will fall under the Greater Vernon
Community Garden Network as another type of
community garden. The Regional District of the North
Okanagan (Parks Recreation and Culture) supports
community gardens through policy in a number of ways
including helping to acquire land and establishing
agreements with land owners. !
The day to day operations of the Community Farm will be
managed under a lead agency who will participate with
several partner organizations to guide its development and
operations. The Community Farm will be inclusive and
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accessible to people of all abilities and
will focus on skill-building and
recreation. The Community Farm
partner organizations intend to share
resources and develop the capacity to
hire a coordinator for the site. This will
allow programming, training, and
volunteer management that will
benefit all of the users and contribute
to the sustainability of the farm and
demonstration garden.
The Community Farm area will utilize
raised beds for accessibility and ease,
as well as plots for larger-scale
production of annual vegetables.
The large plots will be laid out
equidistant from the first contour
swale, a system referred to as Keyline
Design. The garden beds will work to
passively keep the water onsite and
slowly direct the water from the wetter
valleys out to the drier ridges. This
system of cropping allows for
maximum water infiltration. Keyline
often utilizes no-till organic farming
methods, which use minimal
disturbances to harvest and cultivate.
Keyline also seeks to improve soil
depth, biological life and fertility.
Although Keyline Design is
predominantly used in large-scale
agriculture the principles still hold true
for this smaller scale design.
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COLLEGE GARDEN PLOTS
Similar to the Community Farm Large
Plots, the College Garden Plots will be laid
out based on Keyline Design: equidistant
from the contour swale. The College
Garden Plots can be used for sustainable
farming practicums, horticulture training,
incubator plots for new farmers and
research and development for new crops or
agricultural methods. This area provides
hands-on experience for students with an
ideal growing climate and view
overlooking Kalamalka Lake. The site is
sure to become a popular destination for
students and teachers to practice
horticulture, viticulture, farming and
gardening.
Keyline design is a technique developed in
Australia in answer to dry, fire prone landscapes.
This strategy encourages even water distribution
for crops and helps to rebuild soil fertility.
Conceptual Design Details
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INTENSIVE ORCHARD SYSTEM
This area will be used to practice intensive orchard planting as used by many large commercial growers in the Okanagan.
Students will gain valuable, industry relevant skills that will help them to obtain jobs on commercial orchards. The hands
on learning will create more demand for the students receiving the training and reduce training costs of growers.
Skills gained by students will be:
• Propagating
• Planting
• Pruning/Tree Care
• Organic Fertilizing
• Integrated Pest
Management
• Harvesting
Okanagan College will benefit from
large amounts of fruit being grown
on a small piece of land which can
be consumed on campus, sold to
cover costs of maintaining the farm
or donated to local non-profit
groups.
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FOOD FOREST
A food forest represents a long-term,
diverse, self-fertile food solution for both
residential and commercial agriculture.
Food forests are a mix of traditional
North American agricultural system that
incorporates both perennial and annual
food, fuel, fibre and fodder crops into
one system.
Food forests are based on the natural
architecture of the forest (trees, shrubs,
herbs, vines, ground covers and root
crops) to create an agriculture based on
natural forest ecosystems.
Food forests play with different stages of
natural ecological succession and choose
appropriate species to create productive
food growing systems based on existing
environmental conditions (light, water,
aspect, soil type and topography).
Productive species are chosen (fruit, nut
or forestry trees) and are interplanted
with support species to provide for all
the needs of the productive species
(nitrogen fixation, nutrient
accumulation, pest deterrent, beneficial
insect attractor and mulch plants).
This food forest will be located down
slope on the southeast section of the
site. The food forest’s location was
chosen so it does not compete for light
with surrounding crops. It requires less
attention so it is best placed furthest
away, planted along a natural drainage
so the trees will receive supplemental
natural watering. It will also create a
noise buffer from the road.
NATIVE PLANT GARDEN
The Okanagan is host to many beautiful,
beneficial plants that have been used by
Indigenous tribes for centuries. These
plants are perfectly adapted to this
environment and require very little
supplemental watering so they are
perfectly placed further away from the
main gardens and they will receive
enough runoff from storm water to
sustain themselves once established.
The Native Plant Garden can be used by
instructors to explore the beneficial
qualities of these plants. Workshops can
be held on topics such as:
• Wildcrafting
• Herbology
• Xeriscaping/Native Plant
Garden Design
• Efficient Irrigation Systems
Students, teachers and community
members can meander their way
through the garden to view this buffet of
local food and medicine. Rock benches
will be placed strategically to allow a
place for rest, observation or
contemplation.
Conceptual Design Details
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APIARY
The apiary will be located at the
southern point of the site, near the
food forest and discovery area.
The apiary will provide valuable
pollination to all species onsite.
The apiary will also allow an area
for users to learn about bee
keeping, harvesting honey and the
essential services bees provide to
our natural environment. The
apiary will be located amongst
trees, shrubs and water to provide
a comfortable environment for the
colony.
Food forest species are selected for the
role they play, this includes a mix of both
productive species(fruit, nut and berry
crops) as well as support species(nitrogen
fixation, mulch plants and mineral
accumulation).
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In Permaculture, all developments
are designed and built according to
the principles of:
• Water
• Access
• Structures
The first step in development will be
to have the area fenced to keep out
wildlife. Once the fence and
appropriate gates are installed to
allow machine access, the paths and
swales should be installed to address
storm water runoff as well as access
to all of the areas of the
Demonstration Gardens (Phase 1).
The access ways will frame the
various sites and it will be to the
discretion of the College and their
partners as to what areas are
developed next.
Irrigation has been broken up into
each component of the system. The
individual irrigation lines can be
added as the development proceeds
but the initial irrigation rough-ins
and distribution boxes should be
installed at this time to utilize the
equipment onsite.
Phase 2 includes the Greenhouse,
Compost Site and Community Farm
which represents working from the
top down to establish infrastructure.
The Greenhouse and Compost Site
will allow gardening operations to
commence. The Community Farm
can be installed as community
partners, funds and time become
available.
Phase 3 includes the College Farm
Sites, which can remain fallow, the
Food Forest and other
Demonstration areas. These areas
can be added as time, money,
resources and labour becomes
available. The Food Forest
represents a long-term commitment
and will not start to produce for
many years so the sooner it is
installed the sooner it can be used as
an active demonstration site. The
other demonstration areas including
the Butterfly Garden, Native Plant
Area and Rain Gardens can be
added to the system as resources
and budget allows.
Implementation Plan
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Finally, the Outdoor Classroom and Social Space can be
completed as a final defining space that will signify the site
is open to the greater community for interaction. This space
will require a few higher budget items so they will require
more fundraising efforts and may take longer. Certain
portions of this space such as the Outdoor Classroom may
proceed earlier as materials (rocks and cover crop) are
already available.
$0 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $20,000.00
$20,000.00
$16,160.00
$16,211.20
$18,500.00
Phase 1 - Paths & Swales
Phase 2 - Greenhouse/Compost/Community Farm
Phase 3 - College Plots/Food Forest/Other
Phase 4 - Outdoor Classroom
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Budget
The overall budget has been broken down
based on each demonstration area and each
component includes rough estimates for
structural materials, labour, machine time,
organic materials and irrigation. This estimate
does not consider the costs of individual crop
costs and maintenance costs, simply
implementation costs. Also, donation of
materials and labour have not been considered
in this estimate. The overall budget is
estimated at approximately $71,000.00 with
major contributions going towards site
infrastructure costs.
Paths & Swales
28%
Greenhouse
10%
Compost Area
4%
Outdoor Classroom
26%
College Test Sites
7%
Community Garden
9%
Food Forest
15%
Butterfly Garden
1%
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This development is part of a greater movement to maintain
strong local economies, especially in the development of
sustainable food systems. The hands-on experience gained from
this site by both students and community members will
contribute to a sustainable, resilient local community. This site
will also help to maintain the rich agricultural heritage the
Okanagan Valley is known for.
Students will be drawn to this education center for the chance to
experience the innovation and sustainability of this cutting edge
site.
The Okanagan College Demonstration Garden Project has the
opportunity to create a vibrant, shared space between teachers,
students, businesses, non-profits, local government and
community members. The site will focus on best practices in
agriculture and related technology to foster a sustainable future
for the abundant Okanagan Valley.
Summary