- Description
- Students learn about basic gardening and the need to consider regional climates, water availability and exposure to sunlight. Students have the opportunity to plan and design a garden that may thrive in Alberta.
- Prerequisite
- AGR1050: Plant Propagation
- Parameters
- Access to an indoor/outdoor growing facility and/or materials.
- Supporting courses
- AGR3000: Agriculture Safety HCS2020: First Aid/CPR with AED HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems
Outcomes The student will:
1 build an awareness of the different types of gardens
1.1 define types of gardens; e.g., raised bed, community, container, hobby and commercial, organic
1.2 research the requirements for establishing a garden; e.g., location, soil quality, water accessibility, structures
1.3 research the advantages and disadvantages of organic gardening
2 identify plants suitable for use in Alberta gardens
2.1 identify the factors that contribute to plant choice, including:
2.1.1 zones
2.1.2 climatic factors
2.1.3 days to maturity
2.2 identify 10 vegetables and/or fruits that are suitable for the Alberta climate
2.3 identify 10 herbs and/or edible flowers that are suitable for the Alberta climate
2.4 distinguish between annuals and perennials
2.5 compare the structural characteristics of different varieties of a plant
2.6 identify the edible and/or aromatic uses of plants; e.g., roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, bulbs, tubers
2.7 establish best practices for planting
3 design a garden
3.1 choose and illustrate a garden of choice; e.g., organic, raised bed, shade, vegetable
3.2 identify land location; e.g., sun versus shade requirements, soil conditions
3.3 plan a layout; e.g., land orientation, size, walkways, spacing for ease of working/weeding
3.4 identify plant varieties, considering:
3.4.1 seed planting and growing times
3.4.2 indoor planting times for seed flats
3.4.3 appropriate care/planting
3.4.4 last frost date
3.5 identify planting methods (e.g., French, bedding plants), considering:
3.5.1 how deep
3.5.2 how far apart
3.5.3 companion plants
4 demonstrate practical skills in performing basic gardening
4.1 demonstrate a variety of planting methods; e.g., seeding, transplanting, cold frame, raised bed, planting into landscape fabric
4.2 identify various weeds/insects found in gardens
4.3 identify possible plant diseases related to plants chosen for cultivation
4.4 demonstrate appropriate and safe methods for weed/pest management; e.g., organic, companion, chemical
4.5 describe the types and functions of basic hand tools and/or power equipment used in gardening; e.g., for seeding, cultivating, tilling, weeding
4.6 demonstrate safe use of basic hand tools and/or power equipment
5 demonstrate basic competencies
5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
5.1.1 communicate
5.1.2 manage information
5.1.3 use numbers
5.1.4 think and solve problems
5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
5.2.2 be responsible
5.2.3 be adaptable
5.2.4 learn continuously
5.2.5 work safely
5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
5.3.1 work with others
5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.