1. Objective 7.01/ 7.02
Plan a Garden
Maintain a Garden

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

3. 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

5. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Arbors

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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 )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

16. 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 )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

17. 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 )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

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