Objective 7.01/ 7.02• Plan a Garden• Maintain a Garden

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

Raised Beds1. Raised beds are typically made of wood and are at least twelve

inches in height

2. They are convenient for watering and harvesting

3. The gardener can create a good quality soil mix

4. Raised beds allow the gardener to grow more crops in a given area

5. Raised beds have less soil compaction than flatbed plantings

6. Raised beds can be set up on any surface such as concrete or porches

7. Raised beds can be built to make it accessible to elderly or handicapped individuals

Flat bed

1. Flat bed the most traditional way to plant vegetables is in rows

2. Usually a two foot gap is left between each row for easy watering and harvesting

3. One disadvantage of flatbed planting is it consumes a lot of space

Container 1. Container gardens are easy to make, manage and add

beauty to any area

2. Examples: Whiskey barrels, washtubs, plastic or clay pots, wooden crates, baskets

3. Make sure your containers have holes in the bottom for water drainage

4. Container garden takes up a small amount of space

Roof Top1. Roof top gardens make good use of unused or wasted space

2. They are expensive to establish

3. Check local ordinances before you begin for rules and regulations

4. Enlist the assistance of an architect or landscape contractor

5. Use as little weight as possible

6. Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design

7. Consider ease of watering and harvesting plants from your roof top gardens

Vertical Garden1. Vertical gardening saves valuable

garden space

2. Vertical structures have a tendency to cast shadow. Watch the sun’s movement for several days before planting

3. Examples: Trellis, Arbors, String Poles, Teepees, Cages

Arbors

Garden Plan

1. Season1. Fall

2. Winter

3. Spring

4. Summer

2. Types of Pants1. Annual

2. Perennial

3. Vegetable

4. Flower

Planting a Garden

1. Seeds1. Fall vegetable seeds such as lettuce, kale, mustard, broccoli, cabbage, collards, radish, and

onions are examples of cool season crops2. Winter vegetable seeds (mid-February through early March) such as carrots, onion, peas,

potatoes, turnips, lettuce, and radish are examples of cool season crops3. Spring vegetable seeds such as beans, corn, pumpkin (harvest in the fall) and cucumber are

examples of warm season crops4. Summer vegetable seeds to plant are brussel sprouts, okra, beans, cucumbers, kale, and radish

are example of summer crops.

2. Plants1. Fall vegetable plants such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and onion (sets)

are examples of cool season crops

2. Winter vegetable plants such as lettuce and spinach are examples of cool season crops

3. Spring vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers are examples of warm season crops

4. Summer vegetable plants such as okra, cauliflower, cucumbers and kale are examples of summer crops

Maintaining a Garden

1. Stake plants as needed in the garden

2. Control pests1. Keeping your garden clean of debris and dead plants

2. Check for pest problems and practice non-chemical methods to control pest

3. Harvest plants as they mature

4. Do not let plants over ripen or decay on the plant as this will lead to pest issues

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.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

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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.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

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.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

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.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

4. What type of gardening structure would the Carpenters use to save valuable garden space? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

4. What type of gardening structure would the Carpenters use to save valuable garden space? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

5. Carl is researching gardening. He has decided the one that best fits his situation is the most traditional way to plant; rows with a two foot gap between each row. The BEST type of garden structure for Carl to use is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container. B. Flat bed. C. Raised bed. D. Roof top.

5. Carl is researching gardening. He has decided the one that best fits his situation is the most traditional way to plant; rows with a two foot gap between each row. The BEST type of garden structure for Carl to use is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container.

B. Flat bed.

C. Raised bed.

D. Roof top.

6. On her terrace, Donna created a garden in a washtub. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

6. On her terrace, Donna created a garden in a washtub. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

7. Ruthie created a garden on her deck using a whiskey barrel. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Raised bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

7. Ruthie created a garden on her deck using a whiskey barrel. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Raised bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

8. Jamal is researching gardening. He has decided the one that fits his situation best is one he can sit on concrete and is typically made of wood. What type of structure would he use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Flat bed C. Raised bed D. Roof top

8. Jamal is researching gardening. He has decided the one that fits his situation best is one he can sit on concrete and is typically made of wood. What type of structure would he use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Flat bed

C. Raised bed

D. Roof top

9. Juan and Maria want to plant a vertical garden. What should they do prior to planting their garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Check the local ordinances for rules and regulations B. Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design C. Make it accessible for the elderly or handicapped D. Watch the sun movement before planting

9. Juan and Maria want to plant a vertical garden. What should they do prior to planting their garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Check the local ordinances for rules and regulations

B. Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design

C. Make it accessible for the elderly or handicapped

D. Watch the sun movement before planting

10. Lee and Julia just bought a town home with limited garden space. What would be the BEST type of garden for Lee and Julia?(NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Flat bed C. Roof top D. Vertical

10. Lee and Julia just bought a town home with limited garden space. What would be the BEST type of garden for Lee and Julia?

(NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Flat bed

C. Roof top

D. Vertical

11. The local school for handicapped children wants to establish a garden. Which would be the BEST type for the school? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01) A. Container B. Flat bed C. Raised bed D. Roof top

11. The local school for handicapped children wants to establish a garden. Which would be the BEST type for the school? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.01)

A. Container

B. Flat bed

C. Raised bed

D. Roof top

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1. Henry found the best time to plant his onion sets is in the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Fall. B. Spring. C. Summer. D. Winter.

1. Henry found the best time to plant his onion sets is in the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Fall.

B. Spring.

C. Summer.

D. Winter.

2. While checking his garden, Leon noticed insects on the underside of the leaves. He should: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Add more fertilizer to this garden. B. Ignore the problem. C. Practice non-chemical methods to control pests. D. Water his garden more.

2. While checking his garden, Leon noticed insects on the underside of the leaves. He should: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Add more fertilizer to this garden.

B. Ignore the problem.

C. Practice non-chemical methods to control pests.

D. Water his garden more.

3. What plants should Paul plant in his spring garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach B. Kale, lettuce and spinach C. Okra, broccoli and onions D. Tomatoes, peppers and squash

3. What plants should Paul plant in his spring garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach

B. Kale, lettuce and spinach

C. Okra, broccoli and onions

D. Tomatoes, peppers and squash

4. Matilda planted peppers and squash in her vegetable garden. What time of year did she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Early winter B. Fall C. Late winter D. Summer

4. Matilda planted peppers and squash in her vegetable garden. What time of year did she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Early winter

B. Fall

C. Late winter

D. Summer

5. Trevor planted okra plants in his vegetable garden. What time of year did he plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Fall B. Spring C. Summer D. Winter

5. Trevor planted okra plants in his vegetable garden. What time of year did he plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Fall

B. Spring

C. Summer

D. Winter

6. Julie planted lettuce and spinach plants in her garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Any season. B. Cool season. C. Non seasonal. D. Warm season.

6. Julie planted lettuce and spinach plants in her garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Any season.

B. Cool season.

C. Non seasonal.

D. Warm season.

7. Paul planted broccoli plants in his garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Any season. B. Cool season. C. Summer season. D. Warm season.

7. Paul planted broccoli plants in his garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Any season.

B. Cool season.

C. Summer season.

D. Warm season.

8. Alan wants to plant cool season seeds in his garden. He should plant: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Beans. B. Cabbage.

C. Corn.D. Cucumbers.

8. Alan wants to plant cool season seeds in his garden. He should plant: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Beans.

B. Cabbage.

C. Corn.

D. Cucumbers.

9. Claudia wants to plant her garden in February. What type of seeds would she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Beans and corn B. Cabbage and collards C. Carrots and radish D. Okra and cucumbers

9. Claudia wants to plant her garden in February. What type of seeds would she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Beans and corn

B. Cabbage and collards

C. Carrots and radish

D. Okra and cucumbers

10. Beau wants to plant carrot, radish and turnip seeds in his garden. What month would he plant his seeds? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. February B. May C. July D. August

10. Beau wants to plant carrot, radish and turnip seeds in his garden. What month would he plant his seeds? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. February

B. May

C. July

D. August

11. Willie has established a fall vegetable garden from seed. What would you find growing in his garden?

(NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02) A. Broccoli B. Corn C. Cucumbers D. Okra

11. Willie has established a fall vegetable garden from seed. What would you find growing in his garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)

A. Broccoli

B. Corn

C. Cucumbers

D. Okra