Claudio South Side Tucson Native Community Organizer 9+ years
Urban food production School Garden Coordinator Water is life,
defend your life!
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Community food bank of southern Arizona Through education,
advocacy, and the acquisition, storage, and distribution of food,
we will anticipate and meet the food needs of the hungry in our
community. The Community Food Resource Center Works to build a
community where all people at all times have access to sufficient
food for a healthy lifea food secure community.
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Farm to Child Help kids get an early start on healthy food! The
Farm-to-Child Program helps develop children's access to healthy
food in schools. We partner with teachers and parents to help
support and maintain organic fruit and vegetable production. *
FACT: Kids involved in gardening show an increased preference for
fruits and vegetables, increases in scientific achievements,
overall improved attitudes, and academic achievements.
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Why container gardens? You can test drive your gardening skills
Small and limited space Its late in the season Small starts make
big differences
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Basic container needs You can use practically anything
Guarantee proper drainage by adding drainage holes Keep in mind
plant size requirements Must be food grade and free of toxins The
bigger the container the better it will hold moisture
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location Weather it be a location for an in ground or a
container garden the requirements are roughly the same You must
receive 6 8 hours of sunlight If garden will be indoors invest in
grow lights The garden must be close to a water source It must be
easily accessible and visible Tip when using containers it is best
for the plant to be exposed to the sun but have the container
shaded Tip use tall plants to create shade and a microclimate
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Soil Potting soil is best, always go with organic Hydroponic
stores have a better selection than big box stores You can always
make your own to cut down on cost 1 part potting soil 1 part
peatmoss.5 part perlite.5 part vermiculite 1 part compost or worm
castings. A lot of people say not to use top soil, but I add 1 part
to the mix
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Watering You want your soil to be moist not soggy! A dry top
layer does not mean a dry root zone. Tip use a popsicle stick,
ruler or your finger as a dip stick to check moisture level. Clay
worms are great! Best times to water are early mornings or in the
evenings, mulching and location will help with water