1. Objective 7.01/ 7.02
Plan a Garden
Maintain a Garden

2. Research
Location of the garden including sun, shade, water and air

3. Raised Beds
Raised beds are typically made of wood and are at least twelve inches in height
They are convenient for watering and harvesting
The gardener can create a good quality soil mix
Raised beds allow the gardener to grow more crops in a given area
Raised beds have less soil compaction than flatbed plantings
Raised beds can be set up on any surface such as concrete or porches
Raised beds can be built to make it accessible to elderly or handicapped individuals

5. Flat bed
Flat bed the most traditional way to plant vegetables is in rows
Usually a two foot gap is left between each row for easy watering and harvesting
One disadvantage of flatbed planting is it consumes a lot of space

7. Container
Container gardens are easy to make, manage and add beauty to any area
Examples: Whiskey barrels, washtubs, plastic or clay pots, wooden crates, baskets
Make sure your containers have holes in the bottom for water drainage
Container garden takes up a small amount of space

8. Roof Top Roof top gardens make good use of unused or wasted space
They are expensive to establish
Check local ordinances before you begin for rules and regulations
Enlist the assistance of an architect or landscape contractor
Use as little weight as possible
Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design
Consider ease of watering and harvesting plants from your roof top gardens

9. Vertical Garden Vertical gardening saves valuable garden space
Vertical structures have a tendency to cast shadow. Watch the sun’s movement for several days before planting
Examples: Trellis, Arbors, String Poles, Teepees, Cages

10. Arbors

12. Garden Plan Season Types of Pants Fall Winter Spring Summer Annual
Perennial
Vegetable
Flower

13. Planting a Garden Seeds Plants
Fall vegetable seeds such as lettuce, kale, mustard, broccoli, cabbage, collards, radish, and onions are examples of cool season crops
Winter vegetable seeds (mid-February through early March) such as carrots, onion, peas, potatoes, turnips, lettuce, and radish are examples of cool season crops
Spring vegetable seeds such as beans, corn, pumpkin (harvest in the fall) and cucumber are examples of warm season crops
Summer vegetable seeds to plant are brussel sprouts, okra, beans, cucumbers, kale, and radish are example of summer crops.
Plants
Fall vegetable plants such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and onion (sets) are examples of cool season crops
Winter vegetable plants such as lettuce and spinach are examples of cool season crops
Spring vegetable plants such as tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers are examples of warm season crops
Summer vegetable plants such as okra, cauliflower, cucumbers and kale are examples of summer crops

14. Maintaining a Garden Stake plants as needed in the garden
Control pests
Keeping your garden clean of debris and dead plants
Check for pest problems and practice non-chemical methods to control pest
Harvest plants as they mature
Do not let plants over ripen or decay on the plant as this will lead to pest issues

15. 1. Walt built a garden structure that was easy for his elderly father to access and convenient to water and harvest. What type of garden structure did he build? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

17. 2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design
2. Cathy and Chris incorporated windbreaks in their garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

19. 3. When David and Vicki constructed their garden, they wanted a garden that would not take up space in their yard, use as little weight as possible and incorporate windbreaks into the garden design. What type of garden structure did they use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

21. 4. What type of gardening structure would the Carpenters use to save valuable garden space? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

23. 5. Carl is researching gardening
5. Carl is researching gardening. He has decided the one that best fits his situation is the most traditional way to plant; rows with a two foot gap between each row. The BEST type of garden structure for Carl to use is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container.
B. Flat bed.
C. Raised bed.
D. Roof top.

25. 6. On her terrace, Donna created a garden in a washtub
6. On her terrace, Donna created a garden in a washtub. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

27. 7. Ruthie created a garden on her deck using a whiskey barrel
7. Ruthie created a garden on her deck using a whiskey barrel. What type of garden structure did she use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Raised bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

29. 8. Jamal is researching gardening
8. Jamal is researching gardening. He has decided the one that fits his situation best is one he can sit on concrete and is typically made of wood. What type of structure would he use? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Flat bed
C. Raised bed
D. Roof top

31. 9. Juan and Maria want to plant a vertical garden
9. Juan and Maria want to plant a vertical garden. What should they do prior to planting their garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Check the local ordinances for rules and regulations
B. Incorporate windbreaks into the garden design
C. Make it accessible for the elderly or handicapped
D. Watch the sun movement before planting

33. 10. Lee and Julia just bought a town home with limited garden space
10. Lee and Julia just bought a town home with limited garden space. What would be the BEST type of garden for Lee and Julia?
(NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Flat bed
C. Roof top
D. Vertical

35. 11. The local school for handicapped children wants to establish a garden. Which would be the BEST type for the school? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Container
B. Flat bed
C. Raised bed
D. Roof top

37. Stop here

38. 1. Henry found the best time to plant his onion sets is in the: (NCCTE
1. Henry found the best time to plant his onion sets is in the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Fall.
B. Spring.
C. Summer.
D. Winter.

40. 2. While checking his garden, Leon noticed insects on the underside of the leaves. He should: (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Add more fertilizer to this garden.
B. Ignore the problem.
C. Practice non-chemical methods to control pests.
D. Water his garden more.

42. 3. What plants should Paul plant in his spring garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)
A. Broccoli, lettuce and spinach
B. Kale, lettuce and spinach
C. Okra, broccoli and onions
D. Tomatoes, peppers and squash

44. 4. Matilda planted peppers and squash in her vegetable garden
4. Matilda planted peppers and squash in her vegetable garden. What time of year did she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Early winter
B. Fall
C. Late winter
D. Summer

46. 5. Trevor planted okra plants in his vegetable garden
5. Trevor planted okra plants in his vegetable garden. What time of year did he plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Fall
B. Spring
C. Summer
D. Winter

48. 6. Julie planted lettuce and spinach plants in her garden
6. Julie planted lettuce and spinach plants in her garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Any season.
B. Cool season.
C. Non seasonal.
D. Warm season.

50. 7. Paul planted broccoli plants in his garden. These plants are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6841.7.02)
A. Any season.
B. Cool season.
C. Summer season.
D. Warm season.

52. 8. Alan wants to plant cool season seeds in his garden
8. Alan wants to plant cool season seeds in his garden. He should plant: (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Beans.
B. Cabbage.
C. Corn.
D. Cucumbers.

54. 9. Claudia wants to plant her garden in February
9. Claudia wants to plant her garden in February. What type of seeds would she plant? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Beans and corn
B. Cabbage and collards
C. Carrots and radish
D. Okra and cucumbers

56. 10. Beau wants to plant carrot, radish and turnip seeds in his garden
10. Beau wants to plant carrot, radish and turnip seeds in his garden. What month would he plant his seeds? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. February
B. May
C. July
D. August

58. 11. Willie has established a fall vegetable garden from seed
11. Willie has established a fall vegetable garden from seed. What would you find growing in his garden? (NCCTE.9_12.AE )
A. Broccoli
B. Corn
C. Cucumbers
D. Okra