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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
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Gardening is Fun!
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a traditional Florida vegetable garden
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Container gardening Grow boxes/raised beds Hydroponics (water culture) Organic gardening Non-Traditional Gardening Techniques
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Container Gardening Pots and cans Buckets and baskets Styrofoam ice chests Plastic bags Barrels and drums
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Strawberry Barrel
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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
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Grow Boxes
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The American Horticultural Therapy Association 3570 E. 12th Avenue, Denver Co 80206 Phone: 303-322-2482, Fax: 303-322-2485 http://www.ahta.org
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Gravel Sand Sawdust Bark Combinations: vermiculite, peat moss, sand, bark, other Soilless Media
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Sample Mixture Organic matter (peat, compost) – 1 bushel 1.25 cups dolomite 1 cup 8-8-8 fertilizer with micro-nutrients
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Hydroponics Commercial preps Custom formulations Micro- and Macro- nutrients pH control Water Container Suspension (support) Nutrients Aeration Nutrient Solutions:Components:
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Benefits of Hydroponics Allows for precise nutrient control Perfect for small-scale grower Portable Inexpensive No nematodes
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Bag Culture
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Bag Systems
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Hydroponic Strawberries
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Osmocote
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Hanging Bag System
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VerZontal System
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Home Vertical System
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VertiGro System Empty PotsNasturtium
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Floating Water Garden
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Alternative Floating Systems
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Hydroponics
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Chicken House w/Bag Culture
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Thank You For more information visit the Small Farms web at http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu Take a virtual field day tour by visiting the Virtual Field Day web at http://vfd.ifas.ufl.edu http://vfd.ifas.ufl.edu This presentation brought to you by the Small Farms/Alternative Enterprises Focus Team.
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