March 22 Campus Beautification
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March 22 Campus Beautification
Where does our water come from?
http://www.water.ca.gov/swp/geography.cfm
Southern California gets its water from four places:• Northern California• Colorado River• Eastern Lakes• Groundwater• http://www.water-ed.org/watersources/default.asp
CA Water use
• Thermoelectric power
• Agriculture – plants• Public supply• Livestock• other
What’s happened to our water supply?
We are currently experiencing drought conditions
Save our Water!
TIPS ON SAVING WATER http://www.saveourh20.org/
WATERWISE GARDENS http://www.sm.watersavingplants.com/sm.php
Today’s projects
Pavers
Drought tolerant plants - bougainvillea
Growing organic vegetables
Installing Pavers
Protects water supply
Protects soil quality
Adds interest to a landscape
How to install pavers
Parking Lot Fence Project
Planting Bougainvilleas along the fence will create a colorful border
How to plant bougainvillea
Steps for planting a successful bougainvillea
Remember to wear gloves to protect from thorns
Dig the hole twice as large as the root ball (stay away from irrigation piping!)
Turn the plant upside down and gently remove from pot
Gently place plant into the hole, and surround the plant with mulch mixed with native soil
Leave a well around the plant as you fill in the hole with soil
We want the plant to climb and spread along the fence
Title I area projects
Raised beds
Creating beds for the trees with gravel
Organic Vegetable Garden
Raised beds will be built near the Title I area. The Parent Center is eager to take care of these plants. We will be planting the following:
Live plants:PepperTomato (Cherry & Roma for faster ripening)BasilCilantro (this is a cool season crop)Rosemary
Seeds:ZucchiniCrockneck squashLeaf lettuce argula & red (another cool season crop)CucumbersBush beans
How to build a raised bed
How to build a raised bed
How to get the plants in the soil
3 Planting tips for maximum harvest