Objective 7.01/ 7.02 Plan a Garden Maintain a Garden

Research Location of the garden including sun, shade, water and air

Raised Beds Raised beds are typically made of wood and are at least twelve inches in height They are convenient for watering and harvesting The gardener can create a good quality soil mix 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 can be built to make it accessible to elderly or handicapped individuals

Flat bed Flat bed the most traditional way to plant vegetables is 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 Examples: Whiskey barrels, washtubs, plastic or clay pots, wooden crates, baskets 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 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 gardens

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 Examples: Trellis, Arbors, String Poles, Teepees, Cages

Arbors

Garden Plan Season Types of Pants Fall Winter Spring Summer Annual Perennial Vegetable Flower

Planting a Garden Seeds Plants Fall vegetable seeds such as lettuce, kale, mustard, broccoli, cabbage, collards, radish, and onions are examples of cool season crops Winter vegetable seeds (mid-February through early March) such as carrots, onion, peas, potatoes, turnips, lettuce, and radish are examples of cool season crops Spring vegetable seeds such as beans, corn, pumpkin (harvest in the fall) and cucumber are examples of warm season crops Summer vegetable seeds to plant are brussel sprouts, okra, beans, cucumbers, kale, and radish are example of summer crops. Plants Fall vegetable plants such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and onion (sets) are examples of cool season crops Winter vegetable plants such as lettuce and spinach are examples of cool season crops Spring vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers are examples of warm season crops Summer vegetable plants such as okra, cauliflower, cucumbers and kale are examples of summer crops

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

1. Walt built a garden structure that was easy for his elderly father to access and convenient to water and harvest. What type of garden structure did he build? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design 2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

3. When David and Vicki constructed their garden, they wanted a garden that would not take up space in their yard, use as little weight as possible and incorporate windbreaks into the garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

4. What type of gardening structure would the Carpenters use to save valuable garden space? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical