Session 4 Installation of the Garden Lesson Plan OVERVIEW: A garden needs a space for the growing containers and the garden needs to be protected from irresponsible people, animals, birds and other pests. It also need to be protected from adverse climate conditions and needs the right amount of sun each day PURPOSE: To help the garden owner understand how to set up a simplified hydroponics garden at her home. OBJECTIVES:
RESOURCES/MATERIALS: For the practical part of the class, the students design a simplified hydroponic garden for their homes. They draw the space on a piece of paper and then materials to build growers and put in space. They also need materials to simulate clear and opaque plastic, black plastic, shade cloth to build climate controls. RESOURCES: ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:
TYING IT TOGETHER: At the end of the session, the student should have a
feel and understanding for the needs of a famly garden and where they have some space. They should also understand the climate issues and how the garden might need protection.
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