Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Planting Guide for September

PLANT: Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, globe artichokes, chives, rhubarb divisions and seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, celery, broccoli, lettuce, silverbeet, spring long-keeping and salad onion and leeks.
SOW DIRECT: Carrot, beetroot, parsnip, silverbeet, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, onion, kohlrabi, summer spinach, leeks, swede, turnip, peas, Asian brassicas, Japanese turnip, peas. Under glass in containers sow tomatoes, pumpkin, zucchini and sweetcorn

Key
Done
To Do
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Students learn about:
* plant species specific to chosen agricultural enterprises
* climatic factors affecting plant production including: humidity, solar radiation, wind patterns, temperature, rainfall* the role of soil and water in determining plant management strategies* planning and conducting first hand investigations in agricultural situations * the basic requirements of agricultural plants

Digging Ag!


Student learn about:
*Follow OHS procedures in an animal care environment
*Observe environmental work practices

Give it back, that's Jakes rake!

Students Learn About:
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Identifies safe and unsafe conditions in an agricultural setting
* Selects appropriate equipment, materials and tools to meet the requirements of an agricultural enterprise
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Demonstrates safe practices in the use of equipment, materials and tools
* Maintains and cares for equipment, materials and tools

'Get the dirt on Wadalba'

Mobile... 'what do you mean NOT this garden?

Tuesday, September 1, 2009