HORT 91E: COMMUNITY GARDENING
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Units: | 1 |
| Hours: | 12 lecture per quarter (12 total per quarter) |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify requirements for a community garden.
- Maintain a community garden.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. Identify markets for produce.
B. Select sites and prepare for gardens.
C. Select crops for gardens.
D. Plant vegetables.
E. Maintain vegetables.
F. Harvest produce.
Course Content
A. Identify markets for produce.
1. Assess local markets for product consumption.
2. Assess produce requirements of local grocery stores.
3. Identify the desire for private vegetable garden plots.
B. Site selection and preparation for gardens.
1. Determine soil conditions.
2. Identify growing areas, containers or planters.
3. Locate utility connections for irrigation.
4. Identify access for garden use.
C. Crop selection for gardens.
1. Identify crops appropriate for local regions.
2. Identify crops for local climate.
3. List species that will work in a local agriculture system.
D. Planting vegetables.
1. Prepare the soil.
2. Install plants.
3. Mulch and perform post-planting care.
E. Maintaining vegetables.
1. List necessary cultural requirements.
2. Water plants.
3. Perform pest control.
4. Amend soil and fertilize plants.
F. Harvesting produce.
1. Determine crop ripeness.
2. Pick or harvest crops.
3. Prepare crops for delivery.
4. Transport crops to consumers.
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. Lab with growing area.
C. Gardening tools and equipment.
D. Building for tool and equipment storage and maintenance.
Method(s) of Evaluation
A. Taking objective exams.
B. Writing about community gardening topics.
Method(s) of Instruction
A. Listening to lectures from instructor.
B. Working in gardens.
C. Listening to guest speakers.
D. Discussing issues with classmates.
E. Taking field trips to other community gardens.
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Raskin, Ben. The Community Gardening Handbook. Companion House Books, 2017.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Reading 20-30 pages from assigned text weekly.
B. Reading from handouts and websites weekly.
C. Writing summary of crop productions.
D. Writing on trends in community gardening.