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    Urban Gardening: By: Krypton Group Harry Althea Arvin Lebron Aisy Steven Sherlyn Arvin

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    Urban Gardening

    By: Krypton Group


    Harry Althea Arvin
    Lebron Aisy Steven
    Sherlyn Arvin
    Urban Gardening

    • Introduction
    • History
    • Impact of Urban Gardening
    • Tips and Ideas for Starting an Urban Garden

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    Introduction

    • Urban gardening is the


    practice of growing plants in
    an urban environment. You
    may be surprised to know that
    urban gardening has a positive
    impact on the economy,
    the environment and food
    security.

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    History
    • While it is recently making a resurgence, urban gardening is in
    no way a new concept, as its roots trace back to ancient Egypt
    where community wastes were used to help feed the urban
    farming that existed during those times. Since those times,
    urban gardening has been used as a response to food
    shortages in Germany to the infamous Victory Gardens which
    were planted throughout the United States during World War I
    and World War II to respond to food pressures that existed
    during the war.
    • During its peak, the Victory Gardens program saw as many as
    6 million people participating in the movement, producing
    nearly ten million pounds of fruits and vegetables and
    accounting for almost 50% of the U.S. grown produce at the
    time.

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    Impact of Urban Gardening
    • More recently, urban gardening is used for more than just food security.
    People find solace in having plants in the home and office, as well as
    increasing their general emotional and social well-being while reducing
    stress levels. It may seem silly, but as a result of urban gardening people
    actually become more physically active as well as there is much to do to
    maintain a garden, such as tilling soil or digging holes.

    • In some cases, urban gardening is done in a communal place, like a


    rooftop where every person gets a designated area where they can sow
    their plants. Even the simple act of planting a plant on a balcony or
    window sill is a great way to become an active urban gardener.

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    Tips and Ideas for Starting an Garden

    1. Sunlight is crucial, make sure that


    you find a place where the plant
    has access to at least 6 to 8 hours
    of sunlight a day.

    2. Plants can be grown on the roof


    (with permission of course),
    window boxes, patios, as well as
    from balconies with hanging
    baskets.

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    Tips and Ideas for Starting an Garden

    • Soil depth is key, shallow rooted plants require at least 6 inches of


    soil depth if they are under 1 foot tall, whereas deeper rooted
    plants need at least 1 foot of soil depth.

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    Tips and Ideas for Starting an Garden

    • Drainage is important to
    remember because the plants
    are potted so the water can
    escape, so make sure that your
    chosen pot has drainage holes.

    • Soil content is vital, it is best to


    stick to a potting soil instead of
    soil from the ground because
    potting soil is lighter and drains
    excess water better

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    Tips and Ideas for Starting an Garden

    • Remember to water your garden! It is important that you soak


    the entire container each time you water, but ensure that you
    do not over water and dump out any excess water in the
    saucer under the plant to prevent root rot.

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