How to Create a School Garden
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In the field, vegetable crops can be observed: carrots, potatoes, cabbage, among others.
The crops that do not occupy very large spaces are called gardens and the crops in
Much larger lands are called orchards.
The school garden is a small area where vegetables are grown for consumption.
school community and usually operates on available grounds within the school. If there is no
sufficient land, balconies, rooftops, planters or boxes can be used. In the school garden
they cultivate plants whose seeds, roots, leaves, or fruits are edible, as well as fruit trees
such as lemon trees, orange trees, among others, if there is enough space.
How is a school garden constructed?
In the preparation of a garden, attention is paid to
count the following steps:
Choose the available land
inside the school.
Clear the land, removing
any waste material, stones,
weeds or others.
Plow the ground to a depth of about 20 to 25 centimeters.
Crumble and grind the soil very well.
Fertilize the soil preferably with natural fertilizer. It is advisable to use
natural fertilizers, to avoid soil contamination.
After the land is prepared, furrows are made and they are placed in them.
previously selected seeds, leaving the necessary space between them. They should be
research what each plant needs.
Water abundantly, but without overdoing it, to promote the germination processes.
development. It is preferable to do this irrigation in the afternoon or in the morning before
let the sun rise.
The tools used for the work of
garden are:
Shovel
Pico
Escardilla
Machete
Rake
Wheelbarrow
Hose
Tobo
Spoon
Shower
Barretón
Gloves
How should the land be prepared for
to create a school garden?
It is prepared in the same way, as it is prepared
a garden. The land must be tilled
profoundly, in this way, it loosens the
earth and thus the water will penetrate easily. It is
it is advisable to change the type every year
plant that is going to be cultivated. That is to say, one year is
they sow plants with long roots and another year
plants with short roots, such as thoselayers of the
floorare taken advantage of and used better
components of the soil, since the nutrients
they get exhausted when kept for too long
time the same crop. It is important to leave
rest the soil and fertilize it. To this process
it is called crop rotation.
The subscriptions
They are materials and chemical products that are thrown onto the land to enrich it and give it more strength.
and vigor. Plants feed on the substances found in the soils, but these are little
they are gradually becoming impoverished and losing their nutritional value, which is why it is necessary to resort to the
fertilizers, to replenish the lost substances.
There are two types of fertilizer, chemical and organic.
The chemical fertilizer: These are products made in laboratories by specialists. In reality
they are not very advisable because their handling can be dangerous if not done following the
foot of the letter the indications. Additionally, it can affect the product of the sowing and its cost is very
high.
Organic fertilizer: They are those that can be prepared at home with the shells of the
vegetables and mineral substances such as sand, lime, and ashes.
Steps to prepare an organic fertilizer
The composter is the place where fertilizer is prepared
the compost. To take advantage of waste
organics and avoid environmental pollution
they can follow a series of simple steps:
Choose the site where it will be prepared
fertilizer. It can be in a container or in a
hole dug in the ground. If a
container, it is advisable to open small ones
holes for the water to flow out.
Gather the necessary materials: flowers
dead, dry leaves, fruit shells,
coffee waste, everything that is of
organic origin. Lime or ash and soil.
top layer of soil sand
2. layer of lime or ash
3. layer of organic remains
4. layer of soil
Place a layer of organic waste and on top of it, a layer of lime or ash, then, another layer
from the ground place all the layers that are possible depending on the amount of
organic waste available. This process may vary because there are other
ways to do it. It will take a long time for the material to decompose and
get the payment.
Once the preparation is finished, it is moistened with water, without soaking it.
After several days, it is advisable to cover the fertilizer with a layer of sand or soil.
this is how bad odors and the proliferation of flies or mosquitoes are avoided.
After a month, the fertilizer is ready to be applied to the plants.
Once the compost is ready, it is mixed with the soil. It is important to know that the compost does not
it should be placed in excess.
The garden and its enemies
The bachaco is the biggest enemy of the garden,
because, using their strong jaws,
leafing bushes and cutting the stems of the
small plants that later dry out. They
combat with toxic substances and flooded
their caves with water.
The use of fumigation is very common, although
It is important to know that when a pest is sprayed,
orchard or plantation, it cannot be harvested
immediately after, because the foods
they will be contaminated with the chemicals from the
fumigation.
There are also other enemies of the garden, such as the caterpillars of many butterflies, which cause harm.
seriously the crops, as they eat tender leaves. We can also mention the crickets,
the rabbits, the hens, and other domestic animals.
Advantages of the garden
The creation of a garden is beneficial in the
school and also at home, as it is a help
economic for the healthy feeding of the family. If
it takes place at home, three major ones are presented
advantages:
It is a source of income, as long as it is taken care of.
love and take advantage of its fruits, the owner
you can sell your products to small
scale.
A large part of the family's daily food consists of vegetables and greens.
fresh, by growing them at home, it ensures that the vegetables are healthy, well cared for and not
they are loaded with chemicals.
By using organic waste as fertilizer, waste production is reduced.
contributing to a less polluted planet and saving the cost of buying fertilizer.
If it develops in the school:
The harvested fruits can be used in the school cafeteria.
The children are responsible for taking care of the garden and growing the produce. This is motivating and
encourages the creation of a home garden.
If the products taken from the earth are not used in the school because it does not exist the
school dining hall, they can be sold in the community, the profits will allow us to maintain the
garden and buy materials for the school.
Children learn a trade, which can serve them for the future and allows them to contribute.
in the fight to minimize pollution by learning how to make the composter.
In the garden, medicinal plants can be cultivated that help maintain the body.
healthy, such as rosemary, aloe vera, chamomile, and ginger, among others. There are plants and
herbs that are used as condiments, such as cilantro, chives, parsley, leek, rosemary and
oregano. Ornamental plants such as roses, lilies, daisies, carnations, and many varieties of
flowers as well as easy-to-care edible plants: chard, chives, pumpkin, spinach and
lettuce. Trees or fruit plants such as papaya, banana, and strawberries, among others.
