Plant a Seed, Watch it Grow	Master Gardener Association of San Diego County

Getting Started                 Introduction Benefits of the School Garden Building a Garden Team Budget and Funding Sources Donations of Materials and Goods Volunteer Recruitment, Training and Recognition Volunteer Tasks and Sources Related Presentation Selecting The Garden Site         Introduction Size Sunlight Water Soil Drainage Security Related Presentation Garden Design                   Introduction Size A Garden for All Seasons Pathways and Common Spaces Planting Beds Sun Exposure Watering Systems Tables and Seating for Children and Adults Work Benches for Potting Projects Compost Areas Storage Related Presentation Accessibility                                                   Introduction Raised Beds Containers Vertical Growing Spaces A-frame Stand Related Presentation Weeds                                         Introduction Types of Weeds Methods of Control Weed Control Tips Building the Beds                         Introduction Raised Beds Enclosed Side Technique Garden Bed Construction with Lumber Container Gardens Mounding Technique Finish and Shape Related Presentation Soil Management                         Introduction Soil Texture Soil Structure Amendments Macronutrients and Micronutrients Fertilizers Soil pH - Acidity or Alkalinity Soil Testing Amendments Table Macronutrients Table Micronutrients Table Related Presentation Composting                                 Introduction Reasons to Compost The Compost Process Methods of Composting Compost Resources Related Presentation Planting the Garden                         Introduction Garden Etiquette and Safety Tools Choosing the Plants Vegetables and Flowers Seeds Transplants Fruit Trees, Vines, and Berries Companion Planting Planting Calendar Post Planting Management Related Presentation Specialty Gardens                 Introduction Getting Ready to Welcome Birds Butterfly Gardening Bird and Butterfly Resources Other Specialty Gardens Related Presentation Specialty Structures Introduction Greenhouses Hydroponic Garden Pests and Disease Management Introduction Arthropod Pests Snails and Slugs Beneficial Insects – Natural Enemies Vertebrate Pests Plant Diseases Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Form Related Presentation - ID Pests Related Presentation - Pest Management Using the Garden for Grade Level Curriculum Introduction Language Arts Fine Arts Social Studies Math Science Scientific Method Related Presentation Maintenance                 Introduction School Year Maintenance Summer Break Maintenance Waste Disposal Related Presentation School Garden References Books Catalogs and Newsletters Online Publications and Web Sites Seed Suppliers Educational Organizations Specialty Sources Funding Sources Compost, Beneficial Insects, and Earthworm Sources

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