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2012, Groovy Garden Girls

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Welcome to week 1 of Groovy Gardens: Garden Varieties. This week you will learn about setting up a successful garden.

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Part 1 - Tools and Equipment

Part 2 - Soil and Pests

Part 3- Assessment


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IntroductionListen to Lecture


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Week 1 Introduction

In the first part of the lesson, you will read a

about the different types of garden equipment

and their uses. The second part will consist of

learning about the different types of soil and how

to work with them as well as identifying pests in

your garden.

Once you are familiar with the material,

there will be a quiz that you can take to help gauge how much you have retained.



PART 1Listen to Lecture


Gardening can be an enjoyment but

a lot of hard work. Once you get the

basics under your belt, you can

begin to enjoy it and see the actual

results of the hard work you put in

to it. The first items to start a

successful garden are the

equipment and tools needed.


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Part 1 - Tools and EquipmentListen to Lecture


Gloves and Knee Pads

Gardening can be dirty work so gloves are a must.

Not only do they help keep your hands and nails clean,

but they can also be a form of protection. Exposure to

certain types of soil also can be an irritant to some people

and you can develop blisters, so it is important to

remember them for safety reasons.

If you are going to be spending a lot of time on your

knees in your new garden, it is a good idea to get some

for your knee. Either knee pads that you wear or the kind

of pad you lay on the ground and move around with you

as you work are a good investment.


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Shovels and Spades

A shovel and a spade are two different types of tools

that are useful for dealing with soil. A round-nosed

shovel is good for heavy digging and mixing and is

best for preparing holes for planting.

You may also want to consider a spade shovel, which

has a pointed blade, for breaking through the soil

more easily. A square-nosed shovel is better for

scooping, leveling your garden area, and cutting

straight lines through the soil.


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Round-Nosed Shovel

Square-Nosed Shovel

Spade Shovel




Hoes and Rakes

When working with soil that a hoe is great tool no

gardener should be without. It’s great tool for

digging up weeds and breaking up the surface of

the soil. A garden hoe has a large surface area that

is ideal for removing tough grasses.

A broad hoe is good for moving soil, weeding, and

digging trenches. A “shuffle” or “action” hoe has a

stirrup shape and works just below the surface to

cut weed stems.


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Garden Hoe Shuffle Hoe




Hoes and Rakes Continued

There are a few different kinds of rakes to consider

for any garden. A leaf rake has thin, flexible tines

for gathering leaves without damaging or pulling up

the plants you put

so much effort into planting.

A bow or garden rake has shorter, stiffer tines, ideal

for raking heavier materials. This rake can be used

for removing rocks or other debris from your garden

area and for smoothing out the soil before planting.


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Leaf Rake

Garden Rake




Hand Tools

Not all of your garden tools will be large and

cumbersome. There are a few smaller tools to also have

on hand. For planting flowers, seeds, and digging up

weeds you should use a trowel, which is like a miniature

spade shovel that fits in your hand.

A weeder, also called a digger, is a handy tool with a

large, flat head like a screwdriver. Weeders get under

the roots of garden weeds and pull them up, roots and

all, to ensure the pesky plants will not return. Also a

three-pronged fork is useful much like the garden rake

for smoothing out soil and removing rocks.


Trowel

Weeder

Three-Pronged Fork

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Hand Tools Continued

One of the best tools for a garden are pruners. Garden

pruners are great for cutting branches and weeds.

Bypass pruners are the most common kind found in a

gardener’s toolbox. These pruners are scissor-like and

are great for cutting small live branches, harvesting

vegetables, and cutting flowers.

Bypass loppers are similar to hand-held pruners except

with longer handles to reach branches on small trees

and shrubs.


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Bypass Pruners

Bypass Loppers




Garden Carts and Wheelbarrows

Wheelbarrows or garden carts can be used for hauling,

leaves, weeds, heavy items like rocks and soil, and also

to mix soil or concrete. Wheelbarrows today are often

made with plastic, making them much lighter and easier

to maneuver, but are not as sturdy as traditional

barrows made with steel. You may want to consider a

garden cart for heavier loads as they are easier to

maneuver.

Last but not least you need water to make things grow

in your new garden, so investing in a decent garden

hose is a must. A 1/2” hose is sufficient and don’t forget

a watering can!


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Part 1 Tools and Equipment Conclusion

With all of these tools, make sure you shop around to find

which one is best for you. Pick up and play with the tools in

the store to make sure they feel right, and also to make

sure they are made well. They shouldn’t feel too heavy or

bulky in your hands and handles shouldn’t wiggle before

the tools have even been used.

Again, these tools are just a basic idea to get you started,

so don’t jump for the fanciest and most expensive items in

the store. As you develop as a gardener, so will your

gardening tools.


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Part 2 - Soil and PestsListen to Lecture


Soil

It is important to understand the type of soil you find

yourself with before any planting begins. There are three

different types: sand, clay and silt, and most have a

combination of some, or all of these types.

The term loam, is the soil itself. Keeping soil moist but not

overly saturated and not too dry is a key to keeping all soil

types healthy for planting. Sand has better drainage than

clay or silt, so it needs to be watered more.


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Further Reading http://nogmoseedbank.wordpress.com/tag/soil-test/

The perfect garden mixture is preferably 40 % sand, 40 % silt, and 20 % clay.

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Pests

Pests are a problem for all gardens. It is important to

recognize some of the main types and what to do to rid

yourself of them. The emphasis we want to impart is what

can be done in a more healthy organic way.

There are many simple simple solutions to rid your garden

of pests. Aphids for one can cleaned off of your plants with

a vinegar solution.

Next is a list of the top ten pests to be aware of.


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Aphids





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1. Aphids

Spray with water and vinegar

2.Cabbage Maggots

Sprinkle red pepper around stems Hand Pick

Scrub scales from twigs with brush and water

Spray with Beauveria bassiana.

Spray plants with garlic spray

Plant soybean trap crop

Hand Pick

4. Cutworms 5. Colorado Potato Beetle3. Caterpillars

6. Mexican Beetle 7. Flea Beetle 9. Japanese Beetle8. Tarnished Plant Bug 10. Scales

Hand Pick

Shake from plantsSpray with soap

Mouse over images to see a Safe way to rid pests from your garden


Week 1- ConclusionListen to Lecture


You should have a clear idea of how to start your garden

with the right tools and equipment as well as what to look

for in soil and pests.

Getting prepared the right way is always important when

starting a new project. It will make the hard work seem fun

when you have everything you need.

Proceed to the next section to begin your

assessment. You will have one hour to complete the exam.

If you experience any technical difficulties please contact

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11. If you were to start planning a garden, what sort of tools, soil and crop treatments would you want

to put on a checklist to purchase/obtain before starting your garden. Include a rationale of why you

choose that particular item. Please format your response in essay from in a minimum of 250 words.

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Good job/Great Effort/Try again.*

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Your score was xx/xx.

Please wait one week to add in points from essay question.


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