Gardening

1
Gardening

• Introduction to Agriculture
• April - May 1999

2
Objectives

• Determining location.
• Understanding soils.
• Vegetables to grow.
• Controlling pests.
• Watering the garden.
• Designing the garden.

3
Requirements for Garden

• Adequate sunlight
• Good drainage
• Fertile soil
• Convenient site

4
Sunlight - 1 Consideration

• Necessity
• Full sunlight
• Minimum 8-10 hrs./day
• Stay clear of shrubs trees
• Stay clear of buildings - esp. N side

5
Drainage

• Allows water to escape
• Tests can determine drainage
• Make sure site is not pool
• Not near streams
• Water exposure can kill plants

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Drainage - cont.

• Soils made of solids voids
• Overcoming Poor Drainage
• Surface ditches
• Deep plowing
• Add Organic Matter