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WaterSmart Workshop:PLANTING A SPRING GARDEN
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Everything we cover is available online!
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• Intro to the DOT Gardens
• GARDENING ON THE DARK SIDE
• SEEDING & TRANSPLANTING
• BUILDING A SIMPLE COLD FRAME
▪ How to build a cold frame (Outside)
• WHAT TO PLANT NOW
▪ What’s growing in the garden - covercrops, garlic, spring plants(Outside)
Let’s talk about
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“The take-home message of the desert: one must learn patience and tenacity
…” - Gary Paul Nabhan
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The Desert Oasis Teaching Gardens
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Started in Fall 2013
2 acres of gardens
We are an experiential learning space
5/10/2017 The Desert Oasis Teaching Garden
We are a school AND community program!
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We grow bounty in the desert
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We can grow year round!
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Plant in the fall for a bountiful spring!
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Choose the right plants for the season
Spinach
Kale
Carrots
Beets
Leeks
Chard
Turnips
Radish
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Plant varieties matter!
Choose seeds for success
Save your own!
Share with gardeners
Bernalillo County Library
Plants of the Southwest
Epic Seeds
Native Seed SEARCH
Seed Savers Exchange
Baker Creek Seeds
Wild Garden Seeds
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Direct Seeding vs Transplanting
We’ve made a handout!
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Planting tips for success!
Seeds should be planted at a depth that is 2x their diameter
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Help your plants SLOWLY adjust to being outside
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Protecting your plants is easy!
Cold frames provide protection from the elements.
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Cover raised beds & in-ground plantings
We’ll show you how!
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Less evaporation means less watering!
Be careful of freezing temps & don’t leave hoses connected to
spigots.
Feb 2018 The Desert Oasis Teaching Garden
What to plant NOW
Peas, lettuce, kale, chard, sorrel, spinach, arugula, radish, turnips, leeks, carrots, beets
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Not ready for veggies? Cover Crop!
We’ll show you how!
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PLANT SALE & LOCAL GARDEN FESTSat April 27th 10-2pm
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