Gear
Protects your arms
What is a sleeved shirt?
Do not damage or disturb plants, containers, water features, tools and equipment, sheds, benches, tables, gates, fences, etc. Handle all things in the garden with care.
What is respect property?
Remove unwanted ____ from raisebeds and planting areas.
What are weeds?
Creating visually appealing spaces with flowers, shrubs, and other plants.
What is (aesthetic) beauty?
The foundation of any garden, including a wide variety of flowers, vegetables, herbs, shrubs, and trees.
What is plants?
Protects your eyes
What is sun or safety glasses?
Stay on paths using walking feet and avoid ____ to prevent damage to plants and potential injuries. Also, do not ____ on trees, rocks, fences, tables, benches, or any other structures in the garden.
What is running and climbing?
Make sure plants receive the right amount of ___, based on their specific needs.
What is water?
Growing fruits, vegetables and herbs for consumption.
What is food production?
The medium in which plants grow, requiring proper preparation and care.
Protects your feet
What is closed toe shoes?
Unless specifically allowed, do not ____ or _____ plants, flowers, or fruits from the garden.
What is no picking or removing plants?
__________ trash or debris in the garden and along the fence (in and out).
What is clean (pick up)?
Providing a place for people to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.
What is recreation?
Essential for plant growth and survival, requiring careful management and irrigation.
What is water?
Protects your legs
What is pants?
Must follow the instructions of and report any damage, broken equipment, or other problems to the ________.
What is the teacher/responsible adult?
Applying a layer of organic material arounds plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health.
What is mulch?
Offering hands-on learning experiences about plants, ecosystems, and sustainable practices.
What is educational opportunities?
Plants need this for photosynthesis, so garden design should consider the amount of this each area receives.
What is sunlight?
Protects your hands
What are gloves?
Do not engage in any __________ that could be harmful to the garden (i.e. plants, insects, tools and equipment, etc.) or other gardeners.
What is (unauthorized) activities?
Removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches to promote healthy growth and shape plants.
What is pruning?
Serving as gathering places for people to connect and share their love of gardening.
What is community building?
Shovels, rakes, and watering cans; necessary for planting, weeding, and maintaining the garden.