Maricopa Community Colleges  AGS182   20014-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/12/00  
AGS182      20014-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Gardening Practices and Techniques
Cultural practices of vegetables, fruits and ornamental plants as they relate to organic and inorganic gardening. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AGS182   20014-99999 Gardening Practices and Techniques
1. Develop a plan for a garden in the Southwest. (I)
2. Prepare and plant a garden. (II)
3. Identify and describe various types of soil. (III)
4. Develop a water schedule for a garden. (IV)
5. Use organic gardening practices in growing a garden. (V)
6. Identify and apply fertilizers in a garden. (VI)
7. Grow a garden using hydroponic methods. (VII)
8. Identify and control garden pests, such as insects, weeds, and diseases. (VIII)
9. Describe climatic influences that affect a garden. (IX)
10. Identify and recommend cultural practices for specific garden vegetables. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AGS182   20014-99999 Gardening Practices and Techniques
    I. The Garden Plan
        A. Development
        B. Interpretation of planting charts
      II. Preparation and Planting
          A. Planting from seeds
          B. Transplanting
        III. Soil Types
          IV. Watering Schedule
            V. Organic Gardening Practices
              VI. Fertilizers
                VII. Hydroponic Gardening
                  VIII. Pest Control
                      A. Insects
                      B. Weeds
                      C. Diseases
                    IX. Climatic Influences
                      X. Cultural Practices for Garden Vegetables
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