Non-Traditional Gardens “Crazy and Fun Stuff” Bob Hochmuth Multi County Extension Agent UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee.

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Non-Traditional Gardens “Crazy and Fun Stuff” Bob Hochmuth Multi County Extension Agent UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley

Gardening is Fun!

a traditional Florida vegetable garden

 Container gardening  Grow boxes/raised beds  Hydroponics (water culture)  Organic gardening Non-Traditional Gardening Techniques

Container Gardening  Pots and cans  Buckets and baskets  Styrofoam ice chests  Plastic bags  Barrels and drums

Strawberry Barrel

Grow Boxes/Raised Beds Construction  4-5 feet wide  5-8 feet long  6-12 inches high  24 inches high for wheelchairs  Materials variable  Lumber: treated or cedar

Grow Boxes

The American Horticultural Therapy Association 3570 E. 12th Avenue, Denver Co Phone: , Fax:

 Gravel  Sand  Sawdust  Bark  Combinations: vermiculite, peat moss, sand, bark, other Soilless Media

Sample Mixture  Organic matter (peat, compost) – 1 bushel  1.25 cups dolomite  1 cup fertilizer with micro-nutrients

Hydroponics  Commercial preps  Custom formulations  Micro- and Macro- nutrients  pH control  Water  Container  Suspension (support)  Nutrients  Aeration Nutrient Solutions:Components:

Benefits of Hydroponics  Allows for precise nutrient control  Perfect for small-scale grower  Portable  Inexpensive  No nematodes

Bag Culture

Bag Systems

Hydroponic Strawberries

Osmocote

Hanging Bag System

VerZontal System

Home Vertical System

VertiGro System Empty PotsNasturtium

Floating Water Garden

Alternative Floating Systems

Hydroponics

Chicken House w/Bag Culture

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