Flowers and Plants Presentation

How to grow a Garden

By: Victoria Ngo

Index

Goals

What is a garden ?

What does a garden look like ?

How to grow a garden

Benefits of a garden

Test your knowledge

Goals

After this presentation, my audience should be able to...

• Grow a garden with various types of vegetables and fruits
• Explain the different types of gardens you can grow
• Describe the different benefits of growing a garden
• Apply one of the methods to be able to grow your own garden

What is a garden ?

A garden is a planned out space, usually outdoors near a home, where plants and other natural forms are cultivated, displayed, and enjoyed. Gardens can be found in yards, parks, and other public recreation areas.

Here's a video that shows how to start a garden

A garden consists a mixture of natural and constructed elements. The natural elements present in a garden principally comprise flora (trees and weeds), fauna (arthropods and birds), soil, water, air and light.

What does a garden look like

How to grow a garden

Pro tip: Use top soil, which is best for growing plants . You can adjust the pH of your soil by adding acid composts or creating and acid raised bed .

1. Choose the right location 2. Select your veggies/fruits 3. Prepare the soil 4. Check planting dates to determine the best seasons to grow them in 5. Plant the seeds 6. Add water 7. Keep the weeds out 8. Give your plants room to grow 9. Fertilize as needed 10. Harvest vegetables when they're young and tender, but pick them when you plan to use them

Benefits of a garden

Burns calories

Gardening is considered moderate-intensity exercise. You can burn about 330 calories doing one hour of light gardening and yard work.

Eating healthier

Growing a garden can promote a better diet by supplying, fresh, healthy produce. The dietary guidelines recommends eating at least 2 cups of vegetables and 1.5 cups of fruits per day.

Reduce stress

Gardening is positively correlated with reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms. It teaches a new skill that can restore confidence.

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