March 22 Campus Beautification

Where does our water come from?

http://www.water.ca.gov/swp/geography.cfm

Southern California gets its water from four places:• Northern California• Colorado River• Eastern Lakes• Groundwater• http://www.water-ed.org/watersources/default.asp

CA Water use

• Thermoelectric power

• Agriculture – plants• Public supply• Livestock• other

What’s happened to our water supply?

We are currently experiencing drought conditions

Save our Water!

TIPS ON SAVING WATER http://www.saveourh20.org/

WATERWISE GARDENS http://www.sm.watersavingplants.com/sm.php

Today’s projects

Pavers

Drought tolerant plants - bougainvillea

Growing organic vegetables

Installing Pavers

Protects water supply

Protects soil quality

Adds interest to a landscape

How to install pavers

Parking Lot Fence Project

Planting Bougainvilleas along the fence will create a colorful border

How to plant bougainvillea

Steps for planting a successful bougainvillea

Remember to wear gloves to protect from thorns

Dig the hole twice as large as the root ball (stay away from irrigation piping!)

Turn the plant upside down and gently remove from pot

Gently place plant into the hole, and surround the plant with mulch mixed with native soil

Leave a well around the plant as you fill in the hole with soil

We want the plant to climb and spread along the fence

Title I area projects

Raised beds

Creating beds for the trees with gravel

Organic Vegetable Garden

Raised beds will be built near the Title I area. The Parent Center is eager to take care of these plants. We will be planting the following:

Live plants:PepperTomato (Cherry & Roma for faster ripening)BasilCilantro (this is a cool season crop)Rosemary

Seeds:ZucchiniCrockneck squashLeaf lettuce argula & red (another cool season crop)CucumbersBush beans

How to build a raised bed

How to build a raised bed

How to get the plants in the soil

3 Planting tips for maximum harvest