Gardening Plan a Garden

Research  Location of the garden including: Sun Shade Water Air

Raised Beds  Raised beds are typically made of wood and are at least 12 inches in height  They are convenient for watering and harvesting  The gardener can create a good quality of soil mix

Raised Beds  Raised beds allow the gardener to grow more crops in a given area  Raised beds have less soil compaction than flatbed plantings  Raised beds can be set up on any surface such as concrete or porches

Raised Beds  Raised beds can be built to make it accessible to elderly or handicapped individuals

Flat Bed  Flat bed is the most traditional way to plant vegetables in rows  Usually a two foot gap is left between each row for easy watering and harvesting  One disadvantage of flatbed planting is it consumes a lot of space

Container  Container gardens are easy to make, manage, and add beauty to any area

Container  Examples of containers Whiskey barrels Washtubs Plastic or clay pots Wooden crates Baskets Pallets Etc…

Container  Make sure your containers have holes in the bottom for water drainage  Container garden takes up a small amount of space

Roof Top  Roof top gardens make good use of unused or wasted space  They are expensive to establish  Check local ordinances before you begin for rules and regulations

Roof Top  Enlist the assistance of an architect or landscape contractor  Use as little weight as possible  Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design  Consider ease of watering and harvesting plants from your roof top garden

Vertical Garden  Vertical gardening saves valuable garden space  Vertical structures have a tendency to cast shadow Watch the sun’s movement for several days before planting

Vertical Garden  Examples Trellis Arbors String poles Teepees Cages Soda bottles Etc…

Gardening  Soil needs determined by what plants you select  Soil amendments are determined by what plants you select

Gardening  Soilless mixes are determined by what plants you select  Soil (natural) is determined by what plants you select

Planning  Season Fall Winter Spring Summer  Types of plants Annual Perennial Vegetable Flower

7.02 Establish a Garden

Seeds  Fall vegetable seeds such as lettuce, kale, mustard, broccoli, cabbage, collards, radish, and onions are examples of cool season plants

Seeds  Winter vegetable seeds (mid-February through early March) such as carrots, onions, peas, potatoes, turnip, lettuce, and radish are examples of cool season crops

Seeds  Spring vegetable seeds such as beans, corn, pumpkin (harvest in the fall) and cucumber are examples of warm season crops

Seeds  Summer vegetable seeds to plant are brussel sprouts, okra, beans, cucumbers, kale, and radish are examples of summer crops

Plants  Fall vegetable plants such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and onions (sets) are examples of cool season crops

Plants  Winter vegetable plants such as lettuce and spinach are examples of cool season plants

Plants  Spring vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers are examples of warm season crops

Plants  Summer vegetable plants such as okra, cauliflower, cucumbers and kale are examples of summer crops

Maintain  Stake plants as needed in the garden  Control pests Keeping your garden clean of debris and dead plants Check for pest problems and practice non chemical methods to control pests

Maintain  Harvest plants as they mature  Do not let plants over ripen or decay on the plant as this will lead to pest issues