Development of the Ted and Chris Robb Garden using modern horticultural methods
Poster Number
30
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Mark Brunell
Faculty Mentor Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract/Artist Statement
Starting in Fall semester 2012, the Ted and Chris Robb Garden was created and the first crops were planted in September 2012. During the Spring 2013 semester, students continued the operation o f the garden which involved the mastering of basic horticultural techniques. Students prepared seedling flats, planted seeds, maintained transplants, planted transplants, monitored for pests, and harvested crops. In addition, students learned methods of bed formation and preparation, and the principles of irrigation and how to maintain irrigation equipment. Other activities such as composting and crop delivery to the DUC were conducted. In general, students have learned how to create and operate an organic institutional garden.
Location
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Start Date
20-4-2013 1:00 PM
End Date
20-4-2013 3:00 PM
Development of the Ted and Chris Robb Garden using modern horticultural methods
DeRosa University Center, Ballroom
Starting in Fall semester 2012, the Ted and Chris Robb Garden was created and the first crops were planted in September 2012. During the Spring 2013 semester, students continued the operation o f the garden which involved the mastering of basic horticultural techniques. Students prepared seedling flats, planted seeds, maintained transplants, planted transplants, monitored for pests, and harvested crops. In addition, students learned methods of bed formation and preparation, and the principles of irrigation and how to maintain irrigation equipment. Other activities such as composting and crop delivery to the DUC were conducted. In general, students have learned how to create and operate an organic institutional garden.