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Gardening

Gardening Introduction to Agriculture April - May 1999 Objectives Determining location. Understanding soils. Vegetables to grow. Controlling pests. Watering the garden. Designing the garden. Requirements for Garden Adequate sunlight Good drainage Fertile soil Convenient site

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Gardening

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  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

  6. Drainage - cont. • Soils made of solids & voids • Overcoming Poor Drainage • Surface ditches • Deep plowing • Add Organic Matter

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