Basic Gardening Manual for Northern Manitoba, Canada
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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 ~
`
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 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Dubois county residential connection 2014 decemberMatthew Crane
This document discusses the proper use and care of wood stoves. It notes that as winter approaches, many in southern Indiana consider heating their homes with wood from local sources. However, wood stoves require proper installation of the stove, chimney, and protective surfaces. They also require regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent fires from creosote buildup. The document provides a link for more information on proper installation and care of wood stoves and chimneys.
This document discusses the production of the second edition of the Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion. It thanks the many contributors to the first edition and the new editor, Katrina Patton, for her work in producing this revised version. It acknowledges the support of the Northern Territory Government through an environment grant. The Companion is intended to inspire and assist people in growing their own food in arid Australia. It provides tips on planning gardens, soil preparation, dealing with weeds, and creating no-dig and container gardens.
This document provides information on composting, including what composting is, why people should compost, and how to start and maintain a compost pile. Composting transforms organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment by creating conditions for microorganisms to break down materials. Maintaining the proper balance of brown and green materials, moisture, air, and soil allows for an efficient decomposition process. Examples of suitable compostable materials include yard trimmings and some food scraps, while meat, oils, and diseased plants should be avoided. Regularly turning and mixing the pile helps aeration.
Companion Gardening - Travis County Master Gardeners, Austin, TexasAliki85w
The document provides information about identifying and inspecting homes for termite infestations. It discusses the three main types of termites that can cause problems in Central Texas and signs of an infestation to look for, such as the presence of shelter tubes. Tools that can help with inspection are listed, including a flashlight, ice pick or screwdriver, ladder, and a floor plan. The document encourages homeowners to be aware of the damaging pest while preparing gardens in the spring.
A How to Guide for Creating Your Own Easy Care Garden - Clarence City, TasmaniaAliki85w
1) Mulch protects the soil from erosion, adds nutrients, and reduces weeds by blocking light. Effective mulches are 5-15cm thick.
2) Composting takes 2-6 months and involves layering green and brown materials and turning the pile regularly. Mature compost is dark and crumbly.
3) Involving children in all aspects of the garden and cooking encourages learning.
Dubois county residential connection 2014 decemberMatthew Crane
This document discusses the proper use and care of wood stoves. It notes that as winter approaches, many in southern Indiana consider heating their homes with wood from local sources. However, wood stoves require proper installation of the stove, chimney, and protective surfaces. They also require regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent fires from creosote buildup. The document provides a link for more information on proper installation and care of wood stoves and chimneys.
This document discusses the production of the second edition of the Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion. It thanks the many contributors to the first edition and the new editor, Katrina Patton, for her work in producing this revised version. It acknowledges the support of the Northern Territory Government through an environment grant. The Companion is intended to inspire and assist people in growing their own food in arid Australia. It provides tips on planning gardens, soil preparation, dealing with weeds, and creating no-dig and container gardens.
This document provides information on composting, including what composting is, why people should compost, and how to start and maintain a compost pile. Composting transforms organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment by creating conditions for microorganisms to break down materials. Maintaining the proper balance of brown and green materials, moisture, air, and soil allows for an efficient decomposition process. Examples of suitable compostable materials include yard trimmings and some food scraps, while meat, oils, and diseased plants should be avoided. Regularly turning and mixing the pile helps aeration.
Companion Gardening - Travis County Master Gardeners, Austin, TexasAliki85w
The document provides information about identifying and inspecting homes for termite infestations. It discusses the three main types of termites that can cause problems in Central Texas and signs of an infestation to look for, such as the presence of shelter tubes. Tools that can help with inspection are listed, including a flashlight, ice pick or screwdriver, ladder, and a floor plan. The document encourages homeowners to be aware of the damaging pest while preparing gardens in the spring.
A How to Guide for Creating Your Own Easy Care Garden - Clarence City, TasmaniaAliki85w
1) Mulch protects the soil from erosion, adds nutrients, and reduces weeds by blocking light. Effective mulches are 5-15cm thick.
2) Composting takes 2-6 months and involves layering green and brown materials and turning the pile regularly. Mature compost is dark and crumbly.
3) Involving children in all aspects of the garden and cooking encourages learning.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
Pakisan and kitchen gardening role for Organic Vegetables a Presentation by A...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Kitchen gardens can be grown in small spaces in people's backyards to provide nutritious foods and income, with individual gardens benefiting families directly and group gardens benefiting communities; they require selecting sites with good sunlight and drainage, preparing the soil, choosing crops and varieties suited to the space and climate, intensive planting, and ongoing care including watering, weeding, and harvesting. Kitchen gardens are a way for people to grow their own vegetables using limited space and resources to improve nutrition, health, and economic well-being.
Efficient and Effective Gardening Made Easy - Concordia CollegeRetiz16x
The document discusses the benefits and instructions for building a basic 4x4 foot raised bed garden with an integrated trellis system. It recommends constructing the frame from 2x8 wood boards, using rebar to secure the trellis posts, and a mix of compost, peat moss and vermiculite for soil. Additional materials include conduit piping, brackets and netting to form the trellis structure for vines.
This document provides guidance for growing food in Alice Springs, Australia's arid central region. It discusses the importance of planning garden location and layout, preparing soil, managing weeds, and creating no-dig garden beds. Tips are provided on planting techniques like hardening off seedlings, pruning fruit trees, and hand pollinating crops. The document encourages community involvement in local food production projects and emphasizes that homegrown food has nutritional, environmental, and cultural benefits.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
Drought Conditions Call for Water-Wise Gardening - HawaiiFabienne22Q
Drought conditions caused by an El Nino pattern are affecting parts of Hawaii Island and causing water shortages. Gardening methods that conserve water, such as container gardening, are recommended. Container gardening keeps water in the immediate root zone of plants and requires less watering. Many plants such as herbs, greens, beans, potatoes and tropical trees can be grown successfully in containers. Proper watering and using soil mixes that retain moisture can help plants survive during dry periods.
A Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening: Helping People Help the LandFayme4q
This document provides an overview of container gardening for beginners in Alaska. It discusses various container options from buckets to boxes. It recommends filling containers with a soil mix of sand, peat moss, and compost or loam to provide nutrients and drainage. Seeds can be started indoors in early spring and transplanted outdoors in June, or some seeds like lettuce can be planted directly. The document provides tips on planting, thinning, weeding, and caring for plants with water, light, and dealing with pests. Harvesting and a planting calendar are also discussed.
The document provides updates from Taltree Arboretum:
1) They opened Phase 1 of the Bapst Memorial Rose Garden, honoring a longtime volunteer. They hope to complete the garden in 2016.
2) They opened the East Property, adding 114 acres and over 2 miles of trails. It includes habitats being restored for American Woodcock and Ring-Necked Pheasant.
3) Upcoming events include family camping, bonfires, hayrides and night hikes in the fall.
Companion Planting: Growing Together Organic Gardening - South East Essex Org...Fairlee3z
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events for the South East Essex Organic Gardeners group, including talks on various organic gardening topics. It also includes notices about local farmers markets, financial matters for the group, and resources from organizations like Garden Organic. The document discusses the group's history and principles of organic gardening, as well as courses, publications, and other opportunities of interest to members.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
Basics of Organic Vegetable Gardening; by Maine Organic Gardeners Association
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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
This document provides information on how to establish and plant a rain garden. It recommends locating a rain garden to intercept runoff from impervious surfaces while avoiding poorly drained sites. When planting, use potted or bare root plants and space them based on their mature size. Contact local conservation agencies and greenhouses for more details on designing, building, and maintaining a rain garden.
Growing More & Growing Longer in the Colorado Mountains, Gardening Guidebook for Colorado ~ Colorado Master Gardeners
`
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 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Gardening with New York City Native PlantsFujita64g
This document provides information about gardening with native plants in New York City. It defines what a native plant is, explains why using native plants is beneficial, and lists some common native plant species that are suitable for sunny window boxes or other dry sites. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and provide habitat for wildlife. They require less maintenance than non-native plants once established. The document recommends using native species to create a sense of place, ease gardening tasks, support pollinators and other wildlife, enhance beauty, and preserve the region's natural heritage.
75 .Kitchen gardening (seed bed preparation) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Alla...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
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
Ohio, Toledo - Lucas County 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 ~
Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Primary School 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
Starting a Community Garden in DC
`
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 summarizes a report on toxic chemicals and children's health in North America. It finds that in 2002, nearly half a million tons of chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer were released in Canada and the U.S. A similar amount of chemicals recognized to cause developmental and reproductive harm were also released. Over two million tons of chemicals suspected of causing developmental, reproductive or neurological harm were released. While these amounts likely underestimate the true chemical load, releases of carcinogens, developmental toxicants and neurotoxicants have decreased 7-28% from 1998-2002. The report calls for further actions to reduce chemical releases and better understand risks to children's health.
Alice Springs Vegie Garden Companion: A Handbook for Growing Food in Arid Aus...Aliki85w
This document provides tips and instructions for gardening in Alice Springs, Australia. It discusses choosing a garden location with sun exposure, preparing the soil, controlling weeds like couch grass, creating no-dig garden beds, using pots and containers, hardening off seedlings, transplanting, pruning fruit trees, and planting times. Watering recommendations are provided for different seasons, including summer when established gardens need 3 waterings per week with adequate mulch and organic soil. The document aims to inspire and assist people to grow their own food in the arid climate of Alice Springs.
Biodiversity in Community Gardens, Orchards and Allotments - Dundee, ScotlandAliki85w
This document provides information about starting and maintaining community gardens, orchards, and allotments to promote biodiversity. It discusses the benefits of these spaces for healthy eating, exercise, and wildlife habitat. Case studies from Scotland are provided on starting community gardens and orchards. Tips are given for sustainable practices like soil management, planting for wildlife, boundaries, ponds, and other considerations. Tables list plants and flowers that benefit biodiversity.
Pakisan and kitchen gardening role for Organic Vegetables a Presentation by A...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Kitchen gardens can be grown in small spaces in people's backyards to provide nutritious foods and income, with individual gardens benefiting families directly and group gardens benefiting communities; they require selecting sites with good sunlight and drainage, preparing the soil, choosing crops and varieties suited to the space and climate, intensive planting, and ongoing care including watering, weeding, and harvesting. Kitchen gardens are a way for people to grow their own vegetables using limited space and resources to improve nutrition, health, and economic well-being.
Efficient and Effective Gardening Made Easy - Concordia CollegeRetiz16x
The document discusses the benefits and instructions for building a basic 4x4 foot raised bed garden with an integrated trellis system. It recommends constructing the frame from 2x8 wood boards, using rebar to secure the trellis posts, and a mix of compost, peat moss and vermiculite for soil. Additional materials include conduit piping, brackets and netting to form the trellis structure for vines.
This document provides guidance for growing food in Alice Springs, Australia's arid central region. It discusses the importance of planning garden location and layout, preparing soil, managing weeds, and creating no-dig garden beds. Tips are provided on planting techniques like hardening off seedlings, pruning fruit trees, and hand pollinating crops. The document encourages community involvement in local food production projects and emphasizes that homegrown food has nutritional, environmental, and cultural benefits.
A group of 25 gardeners in Pend Oreille County completed training to become Master Gardeners. They must now volunteer 40 hours over the next year. The document introduces the new Master Gardeners and discusses several gardening topics like growing spinach and arugula over winter, an annual plant sale, a survey of county residents, the Pend Oreille Valley Farmers Market, information on kale as a superfood vegetable including recipes, and a food bank garden project that provides produce to those in need.
Drought Conditions Call for Water-Wise Gardening - HawaiiFabienne22Q
Drought conditions caused by an El Nino pattern are affecting parts of Hawaii Island and causing water shortages. Gardening methods that conserve water, such as container gardening, are recommended. Container gardening keeps water in the immediate root zone of plants and requires less watering. Many plants such as herbs, greens, beans, potatoes and tropical trees can be grown successfully in containers. Proper watering and using soil mixes that retain moisture can help plants survive during dry periods.
A Beginner’s Guide to Container Gardening: Helping People Help the LandFayme4q
This document provides an overview of container gardening for beginners in Alaska. It discusses various container options from buckets to boxes. It recommends filling containers with a soil mix of sand, peat moss, and compost or loam to provide nutrients and drainage. Seeds can be started indoors in early spring and transplanted outdoors in June, or some seeds like lettuce can be planted directly. The document provides tips on planting, thinning, weeding, and caring for plants with water, light, and dealing with pests. Harvesting and a planting calendar are also discussed.
The document provides updates from Taltree Arboretum:
1) They opened Phase 1 of the Bapst Memorial Rose Garden, honoring a longtime volunteer. They hope to complete the garden in 2016.
2) They opened the East Property, adding 114 acres and over 2 miles of trails. It includes habitats being restored for American Woodcock and Ring-Necked Pheasant.
3) Upcoming events include family camping, bonfires, hayrides and night hikes in the fall.
Companion Planting: Growing Together Organic Gardening - South East Essex Org...Fairlee3z
The newsletter provides information about upcoming events for the South East Essex Organic Gardeners group, including talks on various organic gardening topics. It also includes notices about local farmers markets, financial matters for the group, and resources from organizations like Garden Organic. The document discusses the group's history and principles of organic gardening, as well as courses, publications, and other opportunities of interest to members.
The document discusses how to garden in an environmentally friendly way. It provides tips for reducing waste and using sustainable materials. Some key points include using compost and mulch to nourish soil instead of chemicals, collecting rainwater for watering, planting drought-resistant species, and creating habitats for beneficial wildlife like ladybugs and lacewings to naturally control pests. The overall message is that small actions like these can significantly benefit the environment while gardening.
Basics of Organic Vegetable Gardening; by Maine Organic Gardeners Association
`
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 how to establish and plant a rain garden. It recommends locating a rain garden to intercept runoff from impervious surfaces while avoiding poorly drained sites. When planting, use potted or bare root plants and space them based on their mature size. Contact local conservation agencies and greenhouses for more details on designing, building, and maintaining a rain garden.
Growing More & Growing Longer in the Colorado Mountains, Gardening Guidebook for Colorado ~ Colorado Master Gardeners
`
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 ~
`
Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Gardening with New York City Native PlantsFujita64g
This document provides information about gardening with native plants in New York City. It defines what a native plant is, explains why using native plants is beneficial, and lists some common native plant species that are suitable for sunny window boxes or other dry sites. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and provide habitat for wildlife. They require less maintenance than non-native plants once established. The document recommends using native species to create a sense of place, ease gardening tasks, support pollinators and other wildlife, enhance beauty, and preserve the region's natural heritage.
75 .Kitchen gardening (seed bed preparation) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Alla...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
Gardening in Drought Conditions - Parker County, TexasFujita64g
While planting during drought conditions makes success more difficult due to high evaporation and limited root growth, it is possible to establish new lawns and plant trees/shrubs if done properly. The article provides a three-week plan for establishing sod or Bermuda grass seed with daily watering amounts decreasing each week to develop a deeper root system. When planting trees or shrubs, the hole should be dug wider than the root ball and filled with native soil, pressed firmly and soaked to eliminate air pockets before mulching. New plants will need regular watering of at least 5 gallons when the soil is dry to help roots become established during their first summer.
Ohio, Toledo - Lucas County 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 ~
Basic Steps to Gardening with Special Focus on Small Gardens for the Primary School 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
Starting a Community Garden in DC
`
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 summarizes a report on toxic chemicals and children's health in North America. It finds that in 2002, nearly half a million tons of chemicals known or suspected to cause cancer were released in Canada and the U.S. A similar amount of chemicals recognized to cause developmental and reproductive harm were also released. Over two million tons of chemicals suspected of causing developmental, reproductive or neurological harm were released. While these amounts likely underestimate the true chemical load, releases of carcinogens, developmental toxicants and neurotoxicants have decreased 7-28% from 1998-2002. The report calls for further actions to reduce chemical releases and better understand risks to children's health.
The document discusses toxic pollution from industrial chemicals, mining, and agriculture that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. A review of over 3,000 toxic sites found as many as 200 million people are directly impacted. Toxic pollution disproportionately affects poor communities and can hinder economic development if not addressed. The Global Alliance on Health and Pollution was formed to help low- and middle-income countries implement solutions to toxic pollution problems.
Creating an Edible School 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
This document provides guidance for implementing cafeteria composting programs in schools. It discusses the benefits of composting at schools and strategies for building support among students, teachers, and staff. Options for composting include on-site bin systems, commercial compost pickup through the City of Eugene's program, or a combination. Conducting a waste audit helps determine the appropriate system based on waste volume. Instructions are provided for setting up and maintaining different composting methods.
Seeds of Success: Growing Healthy Communities through Community Gardening
`
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
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This document profiles 30 leaders involved in the Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities initiative. It summarizes the profile of Niiobli Armah, the program coordinator for the HKHC initiative in Houston, TX. It describes his upbringing and how experiences like Hurricane Katrina and working for the City of Houston influenced his career path and commitment to improving access to healthy living for underserved communities. It highlights how he works to build relationships with community members and empower residents to create solutions to local challenges.
Building a Bat House for your Garden, Gardening Guidebook for Wisconsin www.scribd.com/doc/239851313 ~ Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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This document is the table of contents for the book "Schoolyard Science: 101 Easy and Inexpensive Activities" by Thomas R. Lord and Holly J. Travis. It lists 101 activities divided into 11 chapters that explore science through inexpensive experiments and observations in schoolyards. The book is designed to get students interested in science using only materials found on school grounds or that are low-cost. It focuses on team-based, inquiry-driven learning aligned with national science standards.
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This document provides guidelines for designing therapeutic gardens for children. It discusses the benefits of nature for children's well-being and development, arguing that all children need daily contact with nature. The guidelines cover site planning considerations like orientation, shelter, and conservation of natural features. It recommends locating gardens where they can be viewed and accessed from indoor spaces for children. Specific garden designs are presented that include features appropriate for different age groups, like protective fencing and a variety of plantings, surfaces, and natural elements to engage children. The purpose is to help designers create outdoor spaces that support children's healthy growth and learning through play.
The Green Galapagos 2050 project aims to restore parts of the Galapagos Islands and create sustainable agriculture models using Groasis Technology. A pilot project tested this technology on Santa Cruz, Baltra, and Floreana Islands and showed promising results for ecological restoration and sustainable farming. The project is a collaboration between the Charles Darwin Foundation, Galapagos National Park Directorate, and other Ecuadorian government entities. It seeks to demonstrate large-scale ecological restoration and sustainable food production in the Galapagos Islands as a model for other parts of the world.
A Manual for Growing Food in Arid Lands & Summer DroughtsSeeds
This document is a handbook for growing food in arid Australia, specifically Alice Springs. It provides tips for planning and preparing a garden, including choosing a sunny location, adding paths to avoid compaction, and preparing the soil. It also discusses options for container gardening and creating no-dig garden beds. The handbook offers guidance on starting seeds and seedlings, including hardening off seedlings before transplanting. It provides advice on pruning fruit trees and hand pollinating some plants if bees are not present. The overall document aims to inspire and assist people in Alice Springs with growing their own food.
Growing Winter Vegetables Guide for Clackamas County, Oregon, Gardening Guidebook for Oregon ~ Clackamas County Master Gardeners
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This document provides information and advice for growing a vegetable garden in Mississippi. It discusses the benefits of homegrown vegetables and traditions of gardening in the state. The document recommends choosing vegetables based on available space, sunlight conditions, and family needs. It emphasizes planning the garden layout, using succession planting to maximize space, and improving soil quality with compost.
This document provides information about sustainable gardening practices for residents of Frankston City, including garden design, soil care, composting, water conservation, plant selection, and more. It includes checklists for readers to self-assess their sustainable gardening practices. The document was produced by Frankston City Council to educate and encourage more environmentally-friendly gardening. It suggests replacing non-native plants with local species that require less water and chemicals, improving soil health through composting and mulching, capturing rainwater and greywater for irrigation, and designing water-wise gardens. The overall goal is to help local residents garden in a way that benefits the environment and reduces negative impacts on water and other resources.
This document provides instructions for home vegetable gardening in New Mexico. It outlines 8 easy steps: 1) Know your climate zone, 2) Plan your garden layout before planting, 3) Prepare the soil by adding organic matter like compost or manure, 4) Fertilize using a balanced approach of organic and commercial fertilizers, 5) Plant your garden, 6) Water properly, 7) Control pests, and 8) Harvest at the right time. The document also provides tips for soil preparation, fertilization, extending the growing season, and choosing vegetable varieties suited for each climate zone in New Mexico.
Hui 'Ehā is creating a digital book about sustainable gardening practices in Hawaii. The book will provide information on planning, establishing, and maintaining a garden, as well as instructions for growing common fruits and vegetables. It will emphasize traditional Hawaiian concepts like taking care of the land. The goal is to help the community become more sustainable by growing their own food from garden to table.
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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 information on vegetable gardening. It defines vegetable gardening as growing vegetables in a small garden. It discusses factors for successful vegetable gardening like soil type, sunlight, water, and climate. Some vegetables suitable for home gardens are listed like ampalaya, okra, eggplant, lettuce, and tomatoes. Methods of planting vegetables like direct seeding and transplanting are explained. The steps for preparing garden plots are outlined.
Straw bale gardening is a gardening method that allows people with limited mobility, poor soil quality, or limited space to grow plants. It requires only a few basic items to get started: straw bales, fertilizer, a trowel, water, and soil or compost. The bales must be conditioned for several weeks before planting by keeping them damp to allow for decomposition. Once conditioned, a variety of vegetables and flowers can be planted directly into the bales by making holes in the straw and placing seedlings or seeds in the holes. The bales require regular watering and fertilizing to sustain plant growth.
78 . Kitchen garden (seed bed preparation) A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
This document provides instructions for preparing traditional in-ground planting beds. The key steps include:
1) Adding 6 inches of organic matter such as manure or compost to the soil.
2) Tilling the soil to incorporate the organic matter.
3) Removing weeds and rocks from the loosened soil.
4) Marking rows and mounding soil into rows to reduce moisture damage, or leaving rows depressed to catch rainwater.
5) Creating trenches or holes for planting seeds or seedlings.
70 .Kitchen gardening ( process) 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
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This document discusses the importance of trees and provides instructions for setting up a tree nursery and planting trees. It outlines the economic, environmental, and sociocultural value of trees, including their use for timber, fuel, food, medicine, habitat, soil conservation, and cultural/religious purposes. It then provides a 14-step process for selecting a nursery site, growing seedlings, and properly planting trees, emphasizing choosing the right species, preparing holes, handling seedlings carefully, and protecting newly planted trees. The overall document promotes the value of trees and provides guidance for establishing nurseries and conducting tree planting initiatives.
10. Kitchen gardening A Series of Lectures By Mr. Allah Dad Khan Former ...Mr.Allah Dad Khan
This document provides guidance on kitchen gardening in 6 steps: 1) selecting a site that gets full sun and has good irrigation, 2) deciding garden size, 3) preparing soil by tilling and adding compost, 4) selecting crops suited to the climate and planting schedule, 5) maintaining the garden through irrigation, weeding, and pest control, and 6) harvesting produce. Key recommendations include building raised beds for easier access and warmer soil, starting seeds indoors for crops with long seasons, and using drip irrigation and mulch to conserve water. The goal is to harvest fresh vegetables every month through succession planting and selecting crops for each growing season.
The document provides guidance on starting a vegetable garden, including choosing a location that receives full sun, improving soil quality by adding organic matter, and planting crops suited to the local climate. It recommends rotating crops each year for better soil nutrition and disease resistance, and planting hardy crops like peas and potatoes earlier in the spring than more tender crops like tomatoes and peppers which are best planted after frost danger has passed. The document stresses the benefits of involving family, especially children, in planting, caring for, and harvesting the garden.
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,
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Marthe Cohn was a Jewish French spy who risked her life to gather intelligence for the French resistance during WWII. She infiltrated Nazi Germany using her fluent German and managed to discover key military information. As a result, the French army was able to achieve an important victory. Cohn went on to have a long career as a nurse and nurse anesthetist. She has received numerous honors for her wartime heroism and courageously fights to keep the memory of the Holocaust alive.
This document provides links to resources about organic gardening techniques, urban farming, rainwater harvesting, green roofs, straight vegetable oil vehicles, garden therapy, volunteering on organic farms in Europe, solar energy training, and eco-friendly coffee beans. It discusses how organic gardening technologies can increase plant yields by 400% and provides catalogs and manuals about topics such as city farming, backyard farming, rain gardens, and aquaponics systems. The links provide free information for organic and sustainable living practices.
Ruth Jones, a Christian teacher without a master's degree or administrative experience, was unexpectedly named principal of a struggling inner city elementary school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that was on the verge of closure due to poor academic performance. Through prayer, addressing students' practical needs, and recruiting volunteers, Jones led a dramatic turnaround of the school over 20 years. Test scores and graduation rates increased sharply, and the school now has a waiting list despite originally facing closure. Jones attributes the school's success to aligning herself with God.
- Coconut oil may help slow or prevent Alzheimer's disease in some people by providing an alternative fuel for brain cells in the form of ketones. Dr. Mary Newport put her husband Steve, who had Alzheimer's, on a diet supplemented with coconut oil, which led to improvements in his symptoms and cognitive abilities.
- Researchers have developed a ketone ester that is more potent than coconut oil, but it is very expensive to produce. Coconut oil remains a viable alternative source of ketones. Taking coconut oil may also help with other neurological diseases due to its ability to increase ketone levels and good cholesterol while reducing bad bacteria.
A teacher in Baltimore transformed the lives of students from the slums. In the 1920s, college students evaluated 200 boys from the slums and said they had no chance of success. Twenty-five years later, it was found that 176 of the 180 boys who could be located had achieved success as lawyers, doctors, and businessmen. The professor interviewed each man and they all credited their success to a teacher who had loved and believed in them. When interviewed, the elderly teacher said her simple method was that she loved those boys.
Robert Raikes witnessed the poor conditions of children in Gloucester, England in the late 18th century due to the Industrial Revolution. This inspired him to create the first Sunday school to educate and reform street children. The Sunday school used the Bible as its textbook and proved hugely successful in improving behavior and civic responsibility. Raikes' idea then spread across Britain and to other parts of Europe and America, revolutionizing religious education of children and community outreach efforts of churches. Late in life, Raikes had a profound spiritual experience witnessing a young girl reading the Bible that gave him a new understanding of faith.
The document discusses using Groasis Waterboxx devices to help plant and grow trees in dry environments like the Sahara Desert. It describes how the author and a colleague tried using 10 Waterboxx devices to plant trees in M'hamid, Morocco but their luggage containing the devices was initially lost. They were eventually found and the devices were used to plant tamarisk trees to compare growth with traditional planting methods. The document provides details on how the Waterboxx works, collecting condensation and directing water to tree roots, and hopes the experiment will help increase tree survival rates in the dry climate.
The Groasis Waterboxx is a low-tech device that helps seeds and saplings grow into strong trees in dry environments. It collects and stores rainwater and condensation to slowly water the roots daily. In tests, 88% of trees grown with the Waterboxx survived compared to only 10.5% without it. The inventor believes using this technology could reforest billions of acres and offset humanity's carbon emissions by capturing CO2 in new tree growth.
The document discusses the Groasis Technology, a planting method that uses a Waterboxx and other techniques to plant trees in dry areas with 90% less water. It summarizes that the technology (1) improves soil, maps planting areas, harvests rainfall, and uses the right planting techniques to help trees grow deep roots in the first year to survive independently. It also describes how the technology terraces slopes to harvest and direct rainfall to trees, uses 3D imaging to map ideal planting lines, and a capillary drill to quickly plant thousands of trees per day.
The document describes the Agua, Vida y Naturaleza Project (AVNP) that started in Ecuador in 2012. It is funded by the Dutch COmON Foundation to help small farmers in dry areas by introducing the Groasis Technology, which allows planting in deserts and eroded lands. The technology mimics nature by improving soil, maintaining capillary structures, and using a waterboxx device. The project aims to address issues small farmers face like lack of water, capital, and farming knowledge, in order to help alleviate world hunger and prevent farmers from migrating to cities due to lack of income from farming dry areas.
The document provides planting instructions for using a Waterboxx planting device. It outlines 6 main steps:
1. Preparing the soil by digging holes and adding compost/fertilizer or just watering.
2. Assembling the Waterboxx by placing the wick, mid-plate, lid, and siphons.
3. Preparing plants by pruning roots to encourage deep growth.
4. Planting in holes aligned east-west within the Waterboxx hole.
5. Placing the assembled Waterboxx over the planted area.
6. Watering the plants and filling the Waterboxx for the first time.
This document provides instructions for growing vegetables using the Groasis Waterboxx system. It details recommendations for greenhouse design, soil preparation, planting methods, plant spacing, watering schedules, and pest and disease management. Proper installation and maintenance of the Waterboxx system is emphasized to ensure healthy plant growth and high crop yields. Close monitoring of climate conditions and plant needs is also advised.
The document is a report on the Groasis waterboxx, a device that aims to allow farming without irrigation. It provides an overview of the waterboxx's history and development, describes its components and how it works, reviews testing that has been done, and evaluates its suitability for organic farming. In the conclusion, the report recommends that the cooperative discussed in the document not use the waterboxx yet, as more data is still needed, but could consider conducting their own tests with support from their technical services.
The document summarizes an invention called the Groasis that helps plants survive in arid climates by collecting and storing rainfall to provide steady watering to seedlings. It notes that most rainfall in deserts occurs within one week but is then unavailable, and that the Groasis uses evaporation-proof containers and wicking to deliver water to young plants over longer periods, allowing their roots to develop and access deeper groundwater reserves. Large-scale projects have used the Groasis in countries like Kenya to aid reforestation efforts and combat desertification.
The document summarizes the work of the Sahara Roots Foundation in Morocco and their use of the Groasis Waterboxx to help plant trees and reduce desertification. The Sahara Roots Foundation was established to implement development projects to conserve the Moroccan Sahara through activities like tree planting, irrigation, education, and desert cleaning. They have started using the Groasis Waterboxx, an "intelligent water battery" developed by AquaPro, to improve the survival rate of newly planted trees. The Waterboxx produces and captures water through condensation and rain, allowing trees to be planted in dry areas like rocks and deserts with a 100% success rate.
The document describes the Agua, Vida y Naturaleza Project (AVNP) that started in Ecuador in 2012. It is funded by the Dutch COmON Foundation to help small farmers in dry areas by introducing the Groasis Technology, which allows planting in deserts and eroded lands. The technology mimics nature by improving soil, maintaining capillary structures, and using a waterboxx device. The project aims to address issues small farmers face like lack of water, capital, and farming knowledge, in order to help alleviate world hunger and prevent farmers from migrating to cities.
Groasis Technology is compared to drip irrigation over a 50-year project for a 500-hectare tree plantation. Key financial indicators show that using Groasis Waterboxes results in a higher net present value (NPV) of €26.62 million compared to €21.15 million for drip irrigation, and a slightly higher internal rate of return (IRR) of 22.1% versus 23.4% for drip irrigation. Waterboxx also has a longer payback period of 7 years compared to 5 years for drip irrigation. The document provides assumptions and calculations for costs and revenues for both systems over the 50-year period.
A new technology called the Groasis Waterboxx shows promise for reclaiming desert landscapes and increasing plant survival rates. The simple device regulates temperature and moisture levels around young plants, allowing trees and crops to grow with little watering even in dry conditions. Initial trials in Africa found tree survival rates increased to 88% with the Waterboxx compared to only 10% without it. Researchers in Kenya are optimistic this technology could significantly reduce desertification and help transform the country's deserts into productive, economic areas through increased vegetation.
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
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3. Northern Manitoba Basic Gardening Guide
Table of Contents
Northern Gardening 1
Gardening Calendar 2
Location 2
Soil 3
Garden Tools 4
Fencing 5
Preparing Your Garden Spot 5
What Zone Are You In? 6
What to Plant 7
Varieties 8
Preliminary List of Vegetables for Northern Gardens 9
When to Plant 9
Reading a Seed Package 10
Planting Plan 11
Laying out the Garden 12
Planting Plan and Supplies for An All Space Garden 13
Planting Guide for the Home Vegetable Garden 14
Planting your Garden 15
Potato Growing 16
Growing and Planting Transplants 17
Garden Maintenance 19
Watering 20
Weeding 20
Thinning Your Garden 20
Insects 21
Diseases 22
Other Garden “Pests” 22
Hints for a Healthy Garden 22
Harvest 23
Storage 23
Home Storage of Vegetables 23
Getting Started 25
Harvest Record 26
4.
5. Northern Gardening
Gardening is an activity that was important
in northern and remote communities in the
past. Historical reports from 250 years ago
tell about successful potato and turnip
gardens as far north as York Factory.
Discussions with elders today provide an
idea of past events relating to garden
development. People grew gardens, built
root-houses and stored their own food as a
way of feeding their families. Gardening
was a way to provide a variety of food in the
diet. By reclaiming the knowledge of
gardening, people can improve their
nutrition and health.
How can we help more people discover
the benefits of gardening?
1. Talk to people in the community about
gardening—many people had gardens
in the past and have lots of experience
and knowledge.
2. Find people who are interested in
learning to grow gardens
3. Look for a good place to have a garden.
4. Each gardener can teach another
person about gardening
5. Communities can arrange workshops
using local resources to share
knowledge about gardening
6. Band Councils or Community Councils
can be asked for support
7. Schools can be encouraged to start
youth gardening clubs
8. Youth gardening projects can be
organized during summer holidays
9. Local stores can be asked to sell
gardening supplies
You and the gardeners in your area may
have other ideas to share. Once people
harvest and taste some of their homegrown
produce, they are excited about gardening
and start planning for next year! It grows on
you!
The north has a short growing season if you
count the days between spring frost and fall
frost. In the north however, we’re lucky
because each day in the summer is a long
one. The main idea is to have the plants
start growing right after the last spring frost
in June. That way, plants can take
advantage of the longest days of the year.
The plants need heat, water and attention
during this time, so they grow quickly while
the weather is good.
Harvesting can start in August and can be
completed by September when the cold
weather starts.
A Northern Manitoba Garden 1
6. 2
Gardening Calendar
Growing a garden can be an enjoyable past
time and it can provide you and your family
with fresh, delicious produce. But if you’re
new to gardening, what needs to be done
and when? The following Gardening
Calendar lists the basics of what needs to
be done for a successful gardening season.
Information on each of the tasks, is included
throughout this book.
Location
By looking at old garden sites you will find
some hints about a good place for a garden.
Most gardens are found on the side of a hill,
facing south or southeast, with a row of
trees on the north and west sides. In many
cases, they are found on an island or a
riverbank. The gardeners knew that the sun
would warm up the soil on the south side
first in the spring, and that the sun would
shine longer than on the
north side.
The sloping ground would
allow for water drainage
after heavy rains. Cold
winds usually blow from the
north or northwest, so plants
in the garden needed
protection from these winds.
This is the reason for not
locating the garden at the
top of a hill. Valleys or
lowlands are not good
places for gardens, either,
because of the increased
risk of frost settling in low-
lying areas.
If brush is being cleared for
a new garden site, leave a
row or two of trees on the
north and west sides, and
plan on leaving about twenty
feet of cleared land before
the garden actually starts. If
Gardening Calendar
Time Task
Jan/Feb
Receive and order seed catalogues and plan for
ordering and spring planting
February
Order seeds and plants from seed company
March/April
Plant bedding plants if growing own ex:e. cab-
bage, tomatoes, peppers, flowers, etc.
Early May
Purchase any additional seeds
Till Garden and prepare for planting
Clean last season’s vegetables out of storage
area
May/June
Plant garden when danger of frost is past
Cover any bedding plants that are susceptible to
frost
Summer
Thin plants if needed i.e. carrots, radishes, let-
tuce
Water Garden during dry periods – one inch wa-
ter/week
Weed Garden regularly, hill potatoes
Check for insects
Stake tomatoes and peas
Plant another set of quick growing vegetables ex:
lettuce and radishes
Enjoy vegetables in meals and snacks
August/
September
Harvest Garden
Store and preserve vegetables
Clean debris off garden
Till garden in preparation for spring planting
Winter
Check stored vegetables for signs of spoilage
and discard any that are spoiled (rotten, mouldy,
etc.) Enjoy stored vegetables in meals and
snacks
7. 3
the tree roots from the shelterbelt are too
close, they will remove water and nutrients,
which would result in stunted garden plants.
The gardeners knew, too, that gardens near
rivers and lakes are protected from frost
much later in the fall than are inland
gardens. Being close to water is helpful
during the summer especially if it is a dry
growing season. Water can be carried or
pumped to the plants to help them grow
during the dry spells.
For convenience, the garden should be
near the house. It should be in a sunny
location away from
tree roots.
Vegetables cannot
compete with shade
trees for food and
moisture.
Soil
Soil is an important factor in gardening. In
northern Manitoba, it is a major limiting
factor to good vegetable production. If the
soil in your area is not good for plant
growth, you will have to improve the soil
before your first crop is ever planted.
What is good soil? It is a mixture of
minerals, organic matter, water, air and
living plants and animals (called
microorganisms). The best soil for
gardening is loam, because of its texture. If
you’re interested in determining what kind of
soil you have in your garden spot, you can
try the method on
the next page.
Texture refers to the
way a soil feels and the way it handles
when wet or dry. The north has a lot of clay
soil. It is sticky when wet, becomes very
slippery when soaked and packs like
pavement when dry. Therefore, clay is not
good for gardening on its own. To turn it
into loam, sand and muskeg from the bush
have to be mixed with the clay. Some
communities have very sandy soil or very
rocky places. The best way to garden in
these communities is to build a frame (like a
sandbox) and then fill it with a mixture of
good soil.
Gardeners in the past made compost and
added it to the garden soil. Compost is a
mixture of kitchen scraps, such as coffee
grounds, tea bags, egg shells and orange
peels, mixed with dried leaves, potato tops
from the garden and a little bit of garden
soil. This is all piled in a bin and allowed to
rot over the summer to form a loose soil like
peat or muskeg.
The advantage to compost is that it contains
nutrients for plants. Nutrients give plants the
energy to grow faster, bigger and produce
more for harvest. Northern clay and sandy
soils are naturally low in nutrients. Adding
compost, waste fish and animal manures
are ways gardeners can add nutrients to the
Locate your garden:
Near the house
In a Sunny location
free from shade
Away from trees
Close to water
Loam is the best soil
for gardening. Clay
and sandy soils can be
used if improved.
8. 4
soil for plants.
Fertilizer in a
bag is another
way. Soil
testing
provides the information on how much
fertilizer to use.
What is your soil type?
Drip water onto about one tablespoon of
fine soil held in your hand. Squeeze and roll
the soil until it just starts to stick to your
hand. The extent to which it can then be
shaped as in the drawing below, gives a
rough idea of its texture class.
Method and drawings after Ilaco (1985)
(A) Sand - Soil remains loose and
single-grained and can be heaped, but not
formed
(B) Sand loam - Can be shaped into a
ball that easily falls apart. With more silt (C)
it can be rolled into a short thick cylinder
and is called a silt loam
(D) Loam - About equal sand, silt and
clay and can be rolled into a thick thread
about 15 cm long that breaks when bent
(E) Clay loam - Soil can be rolled as
above but can also be bent carefully to a U
shape without breaking
(F) Light clay - Soil feels smooth and
can be bent into a circle with some cracks
(G) Clay- Handles like plasticine and
can be bent into a circle without cracks
Garden Tools
Only a few simple tools are needed for a
small garden:
spade or shovel (for digging holes)
digging fork (for turning over soil)
hoe (for weeding and making seed
furrows)
rake (for levelling and cleaning off
debris)
trowel (for planting)
planting line (string)
watering can or garden hose for
watering the garden
sprayer (for insects or weeds)
tiller for larger gardens and a wheel
barrow for moving plants or when
moving your harvest in from the garden
in the fall
Save Time and
expense by using
soil mix only in
the row or plant-
ing hole where
you’ll sow the
seeds.
Labour Savers
Hoe (left) is used for weeding and
making seed furrows; spading fork
(centre), for turning over soil;
shovel (right), for digging holes.
Make a guideline by attaching a
stout cord to two sharpened stakes.
Use it to mark rows when making
seed furrows. Knots in the cord at 1-
fot. intervals help indicate distance.
9. 5
If you need to buy garden tools, examine
the joint between the wooden handle and
metal working part. Make certain that the
implement is well crafted, fits snugly and is
not loose.
Fencing
Fencing is another point to consider for a
successful garden. People or animals in
the garden will disturb the plants and pack
down the soil, causing the growth rate of the
plants to slow down.
Preparing your Garden Spot
If you have not had a chance to prepare
ground for planting earlier in the year (or
even the year before), limit yourself to a
small plot you can weed by hand as weed
seedlings come up. It is far preferable to
have a small, successful vegetable plot,
than a large one overrun with weeds.
Before you plant any seeds, the seedbed
must be well worked to a depth of eight to
ten inches. It is best if the ground has been
turned in the fall. If that is not possible, it
can be worked in the
spring. For large
gardens, a rotovator
is handy. If your garden is small, this can be
accomplished with a shovel or garden fork.
In any case, you will have to rake it
thoroughly to break up lumps, remove
rubbish and smooth and level the plot. The
ideal conditions for seeds are weed-free soil
that is moist and warm.
Digging or tilling the soil is important in
gardening. It is difficult for plant roots to
grow in hard-packed soils. Rototilling or
digging with a shovel or fork in the fall
makes the garden ready for spring planting.
Work your garden to a
depth of 8-10 inches.
10. What Zone are You In?
Often, when gardeners are
selecting plants, the seed
packet will make reference
to the growing zone. What
does this mean?
The hardiness map is di-
vided into nine major
zones: the harshest is 0
and the mildest is 8. Rela-
tively few plants are suited
to zone 0. Sub-zones (e.g.,
4a or 4b, 5a or 5b) are also
noted in the map legend.
Some significant local fac-
tors, such as micro-
topography, amount of
shelter and subtle local
variations in snow cover,
are too small to be cap-
tured on the map. Year-to-
year variations in weather
and gardening techniques
can also have a significant
impact on plant survival in
any particular location.
Use the zone as a reference point when se-
lecting which varieties and plants will grow
in your area. As well, select those with the
lowest number of days to maturity. Refer to
the section How to Read a Seed Packet on
page 10 .
1b
0b
Select varieties and
plants suitable for the
zone you live in.
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11. 7
What to Plant
When people are starting their first garden,
they often rush in and want to plant
everything. If everything does not grow,
they think they are poor gardeners. This is
not so.
Vegetables can be divided into groups
according to the way they grow. This helps
to decide what to plant. Remember to
plant only those vegetables that you and
your family enjoy.
A. Hardy and short-season crops
These are vegetables that can be planted
by putting seeds directly into the garden.
These crops grow well in northern
conditions and should be included in a first-
time garden:
beets
carrots
leaf lettuce
onion sets
peas
potatoes
radishes
swiss chard
turnips
B. Hardy, cool-loving and long-season
crops
These are vegetables that grow well in cool
climate but need a longer season than the
one we have. The way to get around this is
to start seeds in the house about 6 weeks
before
the
garden
will be
planted.
The little
plants
that
grow are called bedding plants or
transplants. You can grow your own or, if
you are near a larger community these
bedding plants can be bought from a
commercial greenhouse. Examples of
these crops are:
broccoli
cabbage
cauliflower
celery
onions from seed
some varieties of tomatoes (ex: sub -
arctic Maxi)
C. Tender, Heat-loving and Short-
season Crops
These are vegetables that need protection
from the cool winds and a build-up of heat.
They can be seeded directly into the garden
after the danger of spring frost is past.
Examples are:
bush wax beans and green beans
early maturing
varieties of corn
Seed these
hardy plants
directly in to the
garden.
These plants
need to be
started in-
doors.
Seed in Garden
when danger of
frost is past.
12. D. Tender, Heat-loving and Long-season
Crops
These are vegetables that grow best when
planted in a plastic-covered shelter or
greenhouse. They cannot grow and
produce when the night temperatures are
cool (ex: below 5 C.) These include:
cucumbers
peppers
pumpkins
squash
tomatoes
zucchini
E. Perennial and Self Seeding
Vegetables
These are crops that keep growing year
after year if planted in a good location.
There are abandoned, forgotten garden
spots in the north where these plants are
still surviving. Those include:
chives
horse radish
rhubarb
mint
dill
Varieties
Varieties refer to the selection within each
crop type. For example, there are many
varieties of potatoes. A variety like Norland
is early maturing, has a red skin, is good for
boiling and stores well until December. The
Shepody variety is early-maturing, white-
skinned, is good for boiling and baking and
stores well until the spring. The Russet
Burbank, or Netted Gem variety is a late-
maturing, white-skinned potato that is good
for baking.
When gardening in the north, varieties that
grow best under short-season, long days
generally cool growing conditions and in
clay soils can be selected. Keeping harvest
records on each variety can help make this
choice – a blank harvest record is at the
end of this manual.
Good seed is essential for a good garden.
The cost of seed, compared with the value
of the vegetables harvested, is a small
expense. Seed catalogues and seed
displays are an excellent source of
information and can be great reading. The
following Manitoba seed companies offer
catalogues and information:
T & T Seeds Ph: 204-895-9964, Box 1710
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3P6 or
www.ttseeds.com
McFayden Seed Co. Ltd. 1-800-205-7111,
30-9th St. Brandon, R7A 6N4 or
www.mcfayden.com
Lindenberg Seeds Ph: 204-727-0575, 803
Princess Ave. Brandon, MB R7A 0P5
These plants
need
protection.
These are long -
lived perennials.
Cucumbers grown in an old bathtub in Northern
Manitoba
8
13. 9
Check the following table for varieties that
will grow in northern climates.
All these varieties can be found at T&T
Seeds and retail outlets that carry
Mackenzie Seeds (Canadian Tire, Wal-
Mart, etc.).
When choosing vegetable varieties always
select types with short days to maturity.
Protect from wind and use raised beds to
improve soil warming.
Always check what year the seeds
were packed. Usually seeds that
are two or three years old can be
sowed, but new seeds perform best.
Always purchase seed that is
Canada #1 Standard seed quality.
See the information on the following
page about how to read a seed
package.
When to Plant
Planting and seeding dates vary
depending on the location of your
community. Experienced gardeners
are good sources of local
information. As a general guide, the
following can be used.
In Central Manitoba: seed
around June 1.
In the Thompson area: seed
around June 10.
In the far North: seed around
June 15.
Rather than referring only to the
calendar, many gardeners use what
nature as a planting guide. For example,
the guide of waiting until the poplar trees
are in leaf before planting potatoes is one
that has worked for many Northerners. Do
you know of other such guides?
Plant your
garden when
nature is
ready.
Vegetable Variety Name (days to maturity)
Leaf Lettuce Buttercrunch (60 days), Simpson Elite (48 days),
Esmeralda (53 days), Baby Star (65 days),
Grand Rapids (45 days) - make two or three suc-
cessive plantings
Radish Cherry Belle (24 days), Champion (23 days),
French Breakfast (20 days), Scarlet Globe (25
days), Lobuk Sweet Radish (55 days) - make two
or three successive plantings and thin
Beets Scarlet Supreme (48 days), Ruby Queen (55
days), Yellow Detroit (55 days)
Swiss Chard Bright Lights (40 days), Fordhook Giant (55
days), Perpetual (50 days)
Turnip Royal Crown (55 days), Early Snowball (45 days)
Carrot Baby Spike (55 days), Little Finger (60 days),
Scarlet Nantes (68 days) - thinning required
Potato Shepody, Viking, Norland—hilling required
Pea Spring (57 days), Alaska (55 days) - use net for
climbing
Onions Dacong Tall Green Onion (65 days), Yellow On-
ion—Candy hybrid (85 days); use onion sets
(bulbs), pick as green onions
Tomato Sub-Arctic Plenty (45 days), Siberia (53 days),
Native Sun (50 days Yellow) - start as trans-
plants
Preliminary List of Vegetables for Northern Gardens
Cucumber Straight 8 (58 days), 702 Burpless (50 days)
14. 10
Days to germination
When to harvest
Planting information
Name of variety
How much the
package will plant
How deep and far apart
to sow the seeds
Days to maturity/harvest
Reading a Seed Package
Lots of books and web sites provide such
information, but the most accessible source
for you may well be the information on the
seed packages you buy at the store. At
right, you see a typical seed package.
The information on the seed package in-
cludes how long it will take your plants to
germinate, how long until harvest, planting
depth, distance apart and general planting
information.
Some seed packages will tell you that the
plants need thinning, what zone they will
grow and
instructions for care.
15. 11
Planting Plan
Once you have decided what to plant, the
next step is to set up a planting plan. This
helps to figure out how much seed to buy,
how far apart to space the seeds and how
much room the plants will take up in the
garden.
The following plans use only a hoe to weed
between the rows. They are examples of
ways to set up your garden.
See the table on page 14 to determine
which vegetables will grow in your area,
how far apart the seeds need to be and how
many seeds you will need to buy.
Remember though, that the table lists
quantities needed for a 50 foot row. If
you’re growing a smaller garden, you will
need fewer seed and plants.
Two sample planting plans follow. Make
substitutions to suit yourself - grow what
your family likes.
To have a successful garden, you need only
- use a spade or fork, loosen the soil to a
depth of eight to 10 inches. Fertilize with
16-20-0.
It is recommended the rows of seed be
planted north to south to allow for maximum
sunlight. If ground slopes, run rows across
the slope to prevent erosion.
Use varieties that are cold-tolerate or faster
maturing. By transplanting cabbage, head
lettuce and beets, you can speed up the
harvesting season.
Provide sufficient water, enough space for
plants to grow, control weeds and insects
and you will be amazed at how much you
can produce. Even a garden in a small
area can help reduce the cost of food and
can provide fresh plentiful produce.
A small garden along a fence.
16. 12
Laying Out the Garden
Once you have chosen the location for your
garden plot, make a diagram of it on which
you can map out where you will plant each
crop. See example diagram.
Each vegetable needs a certain ideal space
in which to grow. Do not try to crowd plants
into less space than they need (see table on
back page) Cucumbers, squash and mel-
ons often sprawl for yards in all directions.
Radishes need very little space. Corn
grows tall, as do asparagus and pole beans.
Their height makes it necessary to plant
them where they will not shade other plants.
Brussels sprouts and cabbage grow to a
hefty size and need plenty of room.
Fast maturing crops (see table on page 14)
can be planted throughout the summer. A
long row of
lettuce planted
all at once will
produce more
salad than you
can possibly
eat. It is more
practical to
plant short
rows of fast-
maturing
vegetable and
to make suc-
cessive plant-
ings at two or
three week
intervals.
If possible, plan the garden so that the tall
plants will be at the north side where they
will not cast shade on smaller plants. It is
also, best to run rows across a slope to help
prevent water runoff and soil erosion.
To allow for cultivation, place perennial
vegetables on the edge of the garden,
about three feet from the grass line. Plant
vine crops in the centre of the garden, and
the other crops on each side with two rows
of early vegetables along the edges of the
vine crops. These will be out of the way
when the vine crops spread.
The square, or almost square, garden is
usually easier to handle than a long narrow
one. However, the shape of the garden is
sometimes determined by the area avail-
able.
Tall Plants i.e. Corn, Staked Tomatoes, Pole Beans, Potatoes
Tall Plants i.e. Corn, Staked Tomatoes, Pole Beans, Potatoes
Perennials,Vegetables&BushFruits
i.e.Asparagus,Rhubarb,Dill,Rasp-
berries
Perennials,Vegetables&BushFruits
Perennials,Vegetables&BushFruits
Main Crop Vegetables i.e. Beans, Onions, Beets, Car-
rots, etc.
Early Vegetables i.e. Lettuce, Radish
Vine Crops i.e. Peas, Cucumbers, etc.
Early Vegetables i.e. Lettuce, Radish
Main Crop Vegetables i.e. Beans, Onions, Beets, Car-
rots, etc.
Strawberries
Example Garden Layout
17. An All Space/Small Space Garden
Supplies needed
1. Frame
4 logs or boards at least 6 feet long.
Nail the corners together or notch them
like a log cabin to make a square.
2. Soil
Use local soil and
Add muskeg or peat from the bush if it’s
sandy
Add sand and muskeg or peat if it’s
sticky clay
Aim for a minimum 6 inch
depth of soil
3. Nutrients
Mix an animal manure or
compost or moose, rabbit or
horse droppings or 1/3
pound of a water soluble
fertilizer such as 16-20-0
or 11-48-0
4. Seeds
4 sprouted potatoes
(not all potatoes from
the store will sprout you
need to buy seed potatoes)
2 plants of bush
tomatoes
4 plants of cabbage
1 packet of red beet seeds
1 pack of green bush bean
seeds
1 packet of carrot seeds
1 packet of leaf lettuce
1 packet of radish seeds
1 pound bag of onion sets
5. Tools
hoe, garden trowel, string, row markers
(sticks will work)
bucket or watering can – if there is no
rain, give all the plants a good drink once
a week
6feet
2 Potatoes 2 Potatoes 2 Tomatoes
49 Beets 4 Cabbage 49 Bush Beans
49 Carrots
16 Leaf Lettuce
200 Radish 49 Green Onions
Planting Plan for an All Space Garden
6 feet
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18. PLANTING GUIDE FOR THE HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN
Kinds
Dis-
tance
be-
tween
Rows,
Feet
Distance
within
rows,
inches
Amount of
seed, or #
of plants
per 50-foot
row
Depth to
cover, inches
Days to
Emer-
gence
(good
temp &
moisture)
Number of
days to
seeding to
harvest
Approxi-
mate yield
per 50-foot
row
How to use or store
Bean (bush)
(pole)
2
2
2-3
8-12
4 oz.
4 oz.
1 1/2 - 2
1 1/2 - 2
7-10 52-70
65-70
30-50 qt. Fresh, fresh frozen,
canned, pickled
Beet 11/2 1-3 1/2 oz. 1/2 4-10 55-70 250 roots Fresh, pickled, canned,
cool cellar
Broccoli Early
Late
21/2
21/2
18
18
1 packet
1 packet.
transplants
1/2
4-10 60-80 30-40 qt. Fresh, fresh frozen
Cabbage Early
Late
21/2 18 1 packet. transplants
1/2
4-10
60-80
100-105
30 heads Fresh, raw
Fresh, raw, kraut, or stor-
age
Carrot 11/2-2 1-2 1/4 oz. 1/2 6-18 60-75 30-75 lb. Fresh, raw, canned, cool
cellar
Cauliflower 21/2 18 1 packet. transplants 5-10 60-80 30 heads Fresh, fresh frozen
Chard, Swiss 2 8-12 1/2 oz. 1/2 4-10 50-60 Use all sea-
son
Fresh
Corn 21/2-3 12-18 2 oz. 1-2 5-8 60-100 45-75 ears Fresh, fresh frozen,
canned
Cucumber
Slicing
Pickling
4
4
12-24
12-24
1/8 oz.
1/8 oz.
1/2-1
1/2-1
6-10
65-75
60-70
100-150
50-150
fruits
Raw, Pickled
Lettuce (leaf)
(head)
11/2
11/2
6
12
1 packet.
1 packet.
1/4
1/4
6-8 40-50
50-75
100
50 heads
Raw
Raw
Onion
Transplants
Seeds or sets
11/2
11/2
3
2-3
1 packet of
Seed,
1/2 lb sets
transplants
Seed 1/2
Sets 1
6-10
115-135
95
50-75 lb. Raw, fresh, dry dark cool
storage
Parsnips 11/2-2 2-4 1/4 oz. 1/2 14 120-150 150-300
roots
Store sand, moss, saw-
dust; or leave in ground
over winter
Pea 11/2-3 2 4 oz. 11/2-2 6-10 60-80 20-40 qt.
pods
Fresh, fresh frozen,
canned
Potatoes 2-3 12 5 lbs cut to
1.5 oz
4 4-11 As soon as
big enough
60-100 lbs Fresh, stored
Pumpkin 6-8 36-48 1 oz. 1 4-10 110-130 30-50 fruits Fresh, store dry
Radish 1 1 1/2 oz. 1/4 4-10 25-35 30-100
bunches
Fresh
Rutabaga 2 6 1/2 oz. 1/4 4-10 110-130 100 lb. Fresh, stored
Spinach 11/2 4-6 1/2 oz. 1/2 5-12 40-45 1-2 bu. Fresh, fresh frozen
Squash 6-8 36-48 1 oz. 1 4-6 90-115 100 fruits Fresh, store dry
Tomato Staked
Not Staked
2
3
18-24
36
25-33
plants
17 plants
transplants 6-12 100-130 150-300 Fresh, canned
Turnip 11/2-2 3-4 1/2 oz. 1/4 3-8 50-70 150 roots Fresh
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19. 15
Planting your Garden
During the warm days of spring, you will
wonder when it is safe to plant your garden.
The best time varies from place to place in
the province. Generally, planting before
May 15th isn't recommended because of
the danger of frost. The best way to find out
is to ask an experienced gardener in your
area and follow his/her advice. As a
general guide, the following can be used.
In Central Manitoba: seed around
June 1
In the Thompson area: seed around
June 10
In the far North: seed around
June 15
A string pulled tightly between two stakes
(sticks will work) acts as a good guide for
straight rows. The furrow into which you put
your seed can be traced along the string
with the edge of the hoe or the end of a
stick. It is moved along the garden as you
finish each row.
Try to keep an even depth so that all the
seeds are planted at the same depth and
will be uniform. If it is sunny and warm
when you are seeding, do not leave the
trenches open any longer than necessary,
because valuable soil moisture will
evaporate. Open, sow, fill, firm, and pack
one row at a time.
The seed packet will tell how deep the
seeds should be placed as well as the
distance between seeds – refer to the info
on page 14.
Place large seeds, such as beans and
peas, individually at the specified distances.
Sow small seeds,
such as carrots and
lettuce, by tearing off
a corner of the seed
packet, holding the
packet horizontally,
and gently tapping it
with the finger as it is
moved along the row.
Some times these
small seeds are
difficult to plant the
correct distance apart. Don’t worry about
this too much as you can thin them later
after they start to grow.
After planting each row, cover the seeds
with soil and press the soil firmly around
them. When the whole plot is finished, rake
it very lightly along the row.
Space small seeds
evenly by rubbing a
pinch between fingers;
or tap them directly
from the packet.
Larger Seeds
Smaller Seeds
Pack Firmly
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Don't forget to place small-labeled stakes to
show where each row is and what is in it.
Also, write the variety on your planting plan
– if you have great success with that
variety ,you will want to remember it for next
year.
Seeds must have continuously moist soil
around them until they sprout. Check for
moisture every day, and if the soil seems
too dry, water it lightly. Do not over water:
soggy soil can cause the larger seeds to rot
the soil should be damp, not waterlogged.
Watch for germination. Cold soil and cool
weather both impede seed sprouting.
Check the table on page 14 to see when
you can expect seeds to emerge. Some
plants can take as long as of two weeks to
emerge so don’t get discouraged. If
however, after three weeks, nothing has
happened, plant a new row. Something has
happened to prevent germination. Perhaps
the soil was too dry or too cold, the furrow
was too deep, or the surface had a crust too
hard for seedlings to push through.
To extend the season of crops such as
beans, lettuce, peas and radishes, make
two or three sowings at intervals of 10 days.
This will ensure a supply all summer.
When the seedlings are well up, thin the
plants to the distances recommended in the
table. Do this on a dull day or in the
evening when the soil is somewhat moist.
Potato Growing
Potato plants prefer deep, well drained,
easily crumbled and fertile soil. Work the
soil well, down to approximately the 30 to
50 cm (12 – 18 inch) level. Organic matter,
such as manure or compost, may be
incorporated to improve soil structure and
fertility.
Seed potatoes must be properly cut. The
seed pieces should be block-shaped with at
least one good eye per seed piece (two is
better). Small
potatoes weighing
under 85g (3 oz.)
should be planted
whole. Larger
potatoes can be
cut into halves, or
quarters; usually
one vertical and one horizontal cut spaced
as needed to include eyes. The average
seed piece should weight 40 to 70 g (1 ½ to
2 ½ ounces). Plant seed pieces about 30
cm (12 inches) apart in the row and about
70-90 cm (28 to 36 inches) between the
rows.
Potatoes grown in Northern Manitoba
Each seed piece should
have one or two eyes.
21. Potatoes in the home garden are often
planted too deep. The heavier the soil, the
shallower the planting should be. In heavy
soils, a depth of 5cm (2 inches) is
recommended. For lighter soils, about 8 cm
(3 inches) is deep enough. Plant the potato
seed pieces in moist but not overly wet soil.
Usually, when planting potatoes in small
gardens, a trench is opened with a hand
hoe or individual holes are dug with a spade
or garden fork. Fertilizer is placed in the
row or individual holes and then covered
with a 2.5 cm (1 inch) layer of dirt.
Do not plant potatoes in the same location
year after year as diseases will build up in
the soil.
Many people believe that to have an early
crop, potatoes should be planted as soon
as the frost is out of the ground. However,
since potatoes will not start to grow until the
soil is warm, this is not good practice. For
best results, plant the main crop of potatoes
two weeks before the last killing frost is
expected. Under favorable conditions,
potato stocks begin to develop as soon as
they are planted. Do not plant in soil that is
too cold (less than 7° C) as this delays
emergence and may cause stock pieces to
rot.
The potato is a cool season crop that
tolerates a little frost. Potatoes will take from
10 days to three weeks to emerge
depending on the dormancy of the seed
potato and the temperature of the soil.
Hilling is a gradual process of building soil
up into a hill around the potato plant. Soil
covers potatoes and prevents greening of
any potatoes that form near the surface.
Potatoes must not be exposed to light at all
or they will turn green and bitter. A little
hilling at the time of every cultivation is
suggested. Small weeds found between the
potato plants are smothered and killed. The
use of chemical weed killers is generally not
recommended in the home garden.
Growing and Planting Transplants
Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, brussel
sprouts, and tomatoes are grown under
cover for 6 to 8 weeks before they are
transplanted to the garden. In some areas
successful crops of head lettuce, corn,
cucumbers, squash, and other crops can
also be grown from transplants.
Transplants can be grown in a sunny
window, cold frame, hotbed, plastic crop
shelter, greenhouse or any combination of
two or more.
The most commonly used containers for
growing transplants are shallow wooden
boxes, usually called flats or in individual
containers for each plant. Individual
containers are popular because the plants
can be transplanted without disturbing the
roots. Some plants (ex: cucumbers) do not
like their roots disturbed so if starting
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cucumbers, grow them in individual peat
pots and plant the pots directly into the
garden. This minimizes root disturbance.
Peat pots, plant bands, paper and plastic
drinking cups, old milk containers, and soup
tins are also useful, can often be found
around the home and are inexpensive.
When you use cups or tins, remember to
punch holes in the bottom of them so water
won’t collect in the bottom and drown your
plants.
In the fall before freeze-up, collect as much
good sandy loam topsoil, well-decomposed
peat or compost, and sand as you will need
to fill your containers. Store the soil in a
convenient place.
During the winter build the flats and collect
the plastic and paper drinking cups or soup
cans or order peat pots or plant bands.
Order all your supplies and seeds early and
store them in a cool, dry place.
Two weeks before seeding, move the
potting soil and sand inside to thaw. When it
has thawed, thoroughly mix 2 parts of soil, 1
part peat or compost, 1 part of sand. For
each 10 litres of the mixture, add 10g of a
water soluble plant-starter fertilizer.
Add enough water to wet the soil
thoroughly. Remember to punch drainage
holes in the bottom of the paper and plastic
cups and tins. Where necessary, place a
sheet of newspaper in the bottom of flats
and other containers to prevent the soil from
coming out the bottom. Fill the containers.
Gently firm the soil and level the surface,
leaving the soil level 6mm (1/4 in.) below
the top of the container.
Sow the seed in one of the following ways:
Spread the seeds evenly over the
surface of a flat or a large can, gently press
the seeds into the soil with a small piece of
lumber, and cover the seeds with 3-mm (1/8
in.) of soil or sand. When the seedlings
have two true leaves, transplant them to
individual containers or space them out
evenly in a flat.
Sow two or three seeds in each
container. When the seedlings have two
true leaves, remove all but the most
vigorous
plant in
each
container.
See the table on page 14 for information on
how long various vegetable seeds take to
emerge from the soil.
Keep the containers in a warm place,
preferably at 21 to 24o
C (70-75o
F). As soon
as the plants appear, give them as much
light as possible. If they are growing in a
window, turn the containers every day to
assure even, upright growth. If the plants
start to grow tall and leggy (spindly),
increase the amount of light, or reduce the
temperature, or both.
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At all times, keep the soil moist but not wet.
Over watering causes the seeds to rot and
sometimes causes damping-off. If some
plants die, stop watering and allow the
surface of the soil to dry out, or sprinkle a
little dry sand over the surface. Stir up the
surface occasionally.
Water the plants once a week with a small
amount of solution made by dissolving
fertilizer according in the correct amount of
water to the label directions.
When daytime temperatures are above
16o
C (60o
F), move the plants outside. If you
do not have cold frames, move the plants
back inside when the temperature drops
below 10o
C (50o
F). If you have cold frames,
put the plants in them and cover with glass.
If there is danger of frost at night, cover the
cold frames with blankets. Or provide
enough heat to prevent the plants from
freezing.
For the first few days that the plants are
outside, shade them from direct exposure to
the hot sun during the middle of the day.
Over the next few days, gradually increase
the amount of exposure until they can be
given full sun.
When it is warm enough outside (both
during the day and when there’s no danger
of frost at night) set the plants out in the
garden. Several hours before transplanting,
water the plants thoroughly. Transplant on a
dull day or in the
evening. Remove
the plants from cups,
tins, and plant bands
or dig them from
flats, keeping as
much soil as
possible on the
roots. While peat
pots do not need to
be removed, they
will “break down,” in
the soil, tear the pot
partly open. Dig a
hole large enough to
bury all the roots and
place the plants a
little deeper in the
soil, than they were
in the containers. Fill
in around the plant
with good topsoil.
Firm the soil around
the roots and water
each plant with a
solution of water
soluble fertilizer
mixed according to label directions.
Garden Maintenance
Once the seeds have sprouted (see the
table on page 14 to determine how long this
will take) and the transplants have been
planted, it will be time to water, weed and
watch for insects, diseases and pests.
Before planting out seed-
lings grown in peat pots,
tear the pot partly open.
Set the plant at its previous
depth; firm the soil with
your fingers.
Water the plants immedi-
ately in order to settle the
soil & prevent wilting.
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Watering
Plants need about an inch of water a week,
especially if it’s warm. If it doesn't rain,
water has to be brought to the plants.
Rainwater can be collected in barrels for
use in the garden or a hose from a water
tap water cab be pumped from a river or the
lake to the garden.
The garden needs about one inch of water
a week. Thorough deep watering is more
effective than brief shallow
ones. Mere sprinkling
encourages plant
roots to stay on the surface
where they are susceptible to hoeing
damage and to the drying heat of the sun.
To check how much you’ve watered, set out
an open container in your garden, marked
off in half inches. Aim for your garden to
get 1 to 1.5 inches of water a week.
Schedule your watering for the morning or
early afternoon, so that leaves can dry off
before nightfall. Wet leaves are more
susceptible to fungus diseases. Overcast
days are better than sunny days because
the water will evaporate less quickly.
Vegetables contain a lot of water. If grown
under dry conditions, some vegetables
won’t grow well and the harvest will be
smaller with the produce tougher to eat.
Weeding
Weeding is necessary. It is not done just to
make the garden look nice. Weeds are
extra plants growing in the garden that you
don't want to harvest. They crowd the
plants that you do want. They use up
nutrients and water that the crops could be
using. By removing the weeds, you remove
the competition and the crops have better
growing space.
The best time to weed is right after a rain
when the ground is soft. The entire plant,
roots and all, can then be pulled and
removed. It is easier to pull weeds when
they are young plants. It is important to pull
the weeds before they produce seeds.
These seeds fall back into the ground and
sprout into new weeds.
If you’re unsure whether it’s a weed or your
vegetables, you can wait until you can see a
clear straight line of plants. These will be
the vegetables that you planted as weeds
don’t grow in a straight line.
Thinning your garden
When planting very small seeds, it can be
difficult to space them far enough apart and
it can seem wasteful to destroy perfectly
good seedlings. But it must be done. As
the plants start to grow, they will crowd
each other and grow twisted and damaged.
Beets, radishes, lettuce and carrots are
often too crowded and need to be thinned. If
Gardens need
1 –1.5 inches of
water a week.
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left un-thinned,
radishes will not form
bulbs. Carrots will
not grow or will grow
twisted together.
Lettuce will form only
small heads.
Thin seedlings when they are about 1 or 2
inches high (see table on page 14 for
correct distances to thin). Plants should be
thinned before they are too big usually
before a second set of leaves appear. Do
not try to thin seedlings all at once. A thick
row of leaf lettuce can be thinned at first by
removing every other plant. Plan on
thinning plants more than once and thin
again when the lettuce will be large enough
to eat. When thinning a thickly seeded row,
pull each plant out carefully, lifting straight
up. This will prevent disturbing the roots of
neighbouring plants. Any weak or damaged
plants should be removed and enough of
the others to give the ones remaining
growing room.
Thinning should take place on a dull day, or
in the evening when the soil is moist.
It is possible to transplant well grown
seedlings from a thinned row, if you take
steps to avoid damaging their roots or
stems. Use a small trowel or label stake to
dig them up along with a small clump of soil
surrounding their roots, and handle them
gently. When transplanting small seedlings,
move them into soft, fine, moist soil and
shade them with a loose canopy of
newspaper or grass clippings.
Insects
Insects that attack plants are different than
insects that bother people. Insects damage
crops by either chewing up the leaves or by
sucking out the plant juices. If the plants
have holes in the leaves or if they start to
turn yellowish this usually means insects
are bothering the plants.
Some common insects are:
Flea beetles: These are tiny black
insects that attack radishes and turnips in
the spring.
Cabbage worms and cabbage
loopers: green worms, which eat large
holes in the leaves of cabbage family
members
Root maggots: grubs that eat their way
through the roots of plants like onions,
turnips and radishes
You can control these insects by using a
recommended insect control product or
home remedies. For example, gardeners in
the past used wood ashes in the soil to
prevent root maggots when they planted
onions. This safer approach to insect
control is being reflected in the commercial
market where insecticidal (insect controlling
product) soaps are available for home
gardeners.
Without thinning, your
carrots will grow twisted
together.
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Here is a simple
recipe for a natural
insect spray that
you can use in your
garden against
cabbageworms,
caterpillars, aphids
and other pesky
insects.
Diseases
Plant diseases take various forms, such as
moulds, rots, spots and skin problems in
potatoes. Diseases are caused by various
agents such as fungus, bacteria or viruses.
Get help from experienced gardeners if
disease problems are suspected.
Other Garden Pests
Fencing is another point to consider for a
successful garden. People or animals in
the garden will disturb the plants and pack
down the soil, causing the growth rate of the
plants to slow down. Pets digging in the
garden will disturb plant roots
causing the plant to die. Fencing
off the garden will keep these
pests out of the vegetables.
Hints for a Healthy Garden:
To protect vegetables from diseases and
discourage pests, here are a few simple
rules to follow.
Choose seeds of disease-resistant
varieties whenever you can.
Inspect store-bought plants carefully.
Spotty or discoloured leaves may be
signs of damage, insufficient nutrients,
or disease.
Pull up and throw away any diseased
plant. Do not compost it.
Rotate crops, especially cabbage, its
many relatives and potatoes, to prevent
the spread of soil-borne diseases.
Weed often and dispose of any weeds
that harbour plant-eating pests.
Do not work in your garden immediately
after a rainstorm. Wet leaves are more
vulnerable to damage and disease and
walking over rain-soaked soil will harden
it.
After harvesting each crop, destroy any
plants remains. If they were healthy,
compost them.
Ingredients for Pest Control
6 cloves of garlic
1 onion minced
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dish soap (do not
use a detergent)
1 gallon hot water
Blend all the ingredients to-
gether.
Let stand for 2 days. Strain
before putting in a spray bot-
tle and then spray plants.
Although you should always
wash vegetables before eat-
ing, the mixture described
above is not harmful or poi-
sonous to you or other ani-
mals and plants.
27. Harvest
The best time to harvest vegetables is when
they are fully-grown, but before they get
tough and woody. In the suggested
planting plan, the vegetables should be
harvested as follows:
Beans Snap: while pods are still smooth
like a pencil and before they bulge
Beets: when the roots are two inches in
size
Cabbage: when the heads are heavy and
firm
Carrots: pull the roots when firm and bright
orange in color
Leaf Lettuce: while leaves are tender and
mild-flavoured. Continue picking until seed
stalk appears.
Onion: pull when bulb is up to one inch in
diameter for use as green onions. For
cooking onions, wait until the tops die down.
Potatoes: wait until a frost hits the leaves
and then pull the plants and harvest the
tubers underneath. You can also take
potatoes from under the hill as soon as they
are big enough. Don’t disturb the plant.
Radishes: Pull roots while firm and bright
red in color before they become split, pithy,
spongy or woody.
Tomatoes: Pick fruit from plants when pink
or red. If cold weather is on the way, pick
green tomatoes and let them ripen in the
house.
Storage
Elders talk of root houses for storing
potatoes and other root crops such as
carrots, turnips and beets. Root houses are
holes in the ground that have logs
supporting the earth walls and then have a
hill of soil covering them. This provides a
cool, dark, damp place to store root
vegetables for the winter, but prevents them
from freezing. Trapper's cabins may have
storage places built underneath the
building, accessible through a trap door
inside the house. This provides a good
place to store vegetables if the area is
insulated from the cold and if screening is
used to keep the mice away.
Home Storage of Vegetables
Freezing, canning and drying alter the
original state of the vegetable, while storage
refers to methods that don't require
processing. Ideal storage facilities are often
difficult to provide in the average home
unless space is specifically built to provide
the perfect balance of temperature and
humidity. The practical way is to identify
areas in the home or outbuildings that will
offer naturally suitable conditions.
root cellar
basement with dirt floor, which is, cool
(1C to 9C) damp suitable for potatoes,
root crops
warmer spaces (6 C to 15C) and drier
more suitable for pumpkins and squash
other ideas hallways, under beds in
cool rooms, closets, attic, partially heated
garage
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Once the space is located, these tips should
be remembered:
A) Accurate harvesting is essential
Do not try to store immature vegetables.
(Except green tomatoes)
Produce should be free of disease and
or insect damage.
Handle carefully avoid cuts and bruising
which can increase mould and bacterial
decay.
Harvest before
frost damage occurs.
Leave an inch of
stem on any
vegetable that has
one to prevent drying
out and infection, (ex:
beets squash,
carrots)
Do not wash before
storing, but remove
excess soil that could
harbour disease,
insects, and moulds.
B) Temperatures
Vegetables are still living parts of plants
when picked. Cool the product quickly to
remove the field heat before putting into
storage.
Cure (dry and harden) the skins before
storing.
Cool temperatures slow down the decay
process and tissue breakdown, but do not
allow temperatures to fall below freezing.
The best range is between 0 and 5 C.
C) Air Moisture (relative humidity)
Vegetables consist of about 85 percent
water. If air moisture is low, vegetables
will shrivel, lose quality and become
unusable.
Try to keep in a container rather than
exposed to air.
Root crops
(carrots, beets)
can be stored in
boxes of fresh
sawdust, peat
moss or sand.
Other vegetables requiring moist
conditions (see chart below) can be
placed in boxes lined with plastic bags,
plastic garbage cans or metal cans lined
with cardboard. Cut ventilation holes to
avoid mustiness.
An old fridge will also provide cool,
humid conditions.
D) Ventilation
Air circulation is needed to carry away
ethylene gases given off by the breathing
process of vegetables.
If conditions are cramped, check
produce periodically for signs of mould
and remove any decayed items.
Keep strong-smelling vegetables (ex:
cabbage) away from other vegetables and
fruits. Wrap in several layers of
newspaper or store separately.
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E) Other
Light speeds up degeneration, keep all
produce in the dark. Exception, cabbage
will stay green rather than fading if stored
under artificial lights.
Do not reuse packing materials from
the previous year as they could harbour
moulds and disease.
Protect product from mice and dust.
Cool and very moist (1 to 4 C)
beets
carrots
parsnips
turnip
rutabaga
kohlrabi
very high humidity
keep in piles or bins of layered damp sand
Cool and Moist (1 to4C)
cabbage
chinese cabbage
celery
potatoes
moist but no free
moisture
Keep best when placed on slatted shelves
or in open slatted crates. Potatoes are
dormant right after harvest for several
weeks. Do not freeze as they will taste
sweet. Bring into room temperature for
several days so sugars turn back to starch
to remove sweetness.
Dry and Warm (9 to 14 C)
winter squash
pumpkins
will keep until February if spread
individually on a shelf
Dry and cool (-
1C)
dried beans
garlic
onions
will keep for six to
seven months
Getting started
Each community will have different ideas
about what they would like to do.
Reclaiming the knowledge of gardening is
a way of getting started on improved
Community Greenhouse—a former hockey arena slated for
demolition. Located in Inuvik. Canadian Gardening Winter
2006
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Vegetable Variety Date planted Details
Example
Carrot Little Finger June 10 Grew well, tasted sweet
Harvest Record
Year ________