Sustainability

Aim:
I want to find out how to grow a sustainable garden.

Things I need to consider:

• Can the plants grow in our climate?
• What plants can grow when you plant them in September?
• How long do they take to mature? when can they be harvested?
• How many mature plants will fit into my garden size?
• How can I water them during the holidays?
• How do I keep pests away?

Research

Look at some websites that you can find some plants that don't take long to grow
http://www.gardengrow.co.nz/zones/New%2BZealand%2B-%2Btemperate
I would like to grow

• Beetroot, be ready in 7 - 10cm days, needs 7 - 10cm
• Tomatoes, be ready in 60-120 days, needs 40-60cm
• Silverbeet, be ready in about 50-85 days, needs 30-40 cm
• Carrots, be ready in about 65-90 days, needs 5-30 cm

This system will have holes in them and will let the water come out slowly.
http://www.allotment-garden.org/store/equipment/watering-and-irrigation/self-watering-systems





https://nz.pinterest.com/faffects/plant-protection/

This will cover your plants to make sure pests don't get in, you can even use bigger bottles like milk bottles or more.

Equipment:
Scissors
Seeds
Plant area
Garden tools
Dirt
Sting
Stakes
Bottles/water
Measuring tape
Fertilizers

Instructions:

• Measure out the space your using
• Make sure there are no weeds and make sure theirs a good amount of dirt
• Mix your dirt with the fertilizer and spread out
• Plant your seeds