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Title: Gardening


1
Gardening
  • Introduction to Agriculture
  • April - May 1999

2
Objectives
  • Determining location.
  • Understanding soils.
  • Vegetables to grow.
  • Controlling pests.
  • Watering the garden.
  • Designing the garden.

3
Requirements for Garden
  • Adequate sunlight
  • Good drainage
  • Fertile soil
  • Convenient site

4
Sunlight - 1 Consideration
  • Necessity
  • Full sunlight
  • Minimum 8-10 hrs./day
  • Stay clear of shrubs trees
  • Stay clear of buildings - esp. N side

5
Drainage
  • Allows water to escape
  • Tests can determine drainage
  • Make sure site is not pool
  • Not near streams
  • Water exposure can kill plants

6
Drainage - cont.
  • Soils made of solids voids
  • Overcoming Poor Drainage
  • Surface ditches
  • Deep plowing
  • Add Organic Matter
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