basic gardening for wise women for helen
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A collaboration between the Family Nutrition Program and Consumer Horticulture
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Physical Exercise
Mentally stimulating
Encourages creativity
Exposure to fresh air & sunshine
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Grow vegetables not available in markets or stores.
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Promotes a sense of accomplishment and increases self-esteem
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Site selection
Crop selection
Site preparation
Planting
Water, weed and watch
Harvest
Prepare for next year
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Sun exposure – 6 hour minimum 8 is better ~ exception shade for some plants
Flat as possible
Easy access: water, ease of care & harvest
Soil
Well drained
Fertile
A soil test is always good idea
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Grow what you like to eat
Experiment with new vegetables
Early maturing varieties for northern gardens
Seeds vs. transplants
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Remove sod & weeds
Manual removal
Solarization – 4 to 6 weeks
herbicides
Till to loosen soil
Double dig
Rototiller
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Placement
Cultural requirements
Thinning
Spacing
Depth
Mulching
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Row planting
Raised beds
Containers
Vertical gardening
Square-foot Gardening
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Poor or hard soil
Improve drainage
Improve access for those gardening with physical challenges
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Use soilless mix
Necessary drainage
Special varieties
Good option for patio, deck or apartment dwellers
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Trellised or staked
Hanging Baskets
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Library or internet researchSeed packet
SunlightWhen to plantSpacing depth Days to germination Days to maturity
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Water
Weed
Watch for problems
Insects
Disease
Abiotic issues
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Learn when and how to harvest each food plant.
Learn the best way to keep or preserve your produce
Garden clean up reduces possible future problems
Plan your rotation and selection for next years bounty
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