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Published in the United States of America by Cherry Lake Publishing
Ann Arbor, Michigan
www.cherrylakepublishing.com
Reading Adviser: Marla Conn MS, Ed., Literacy specialist, Read-Ability, Inc.
Book Designer: Felicia Macheske
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45th Parallel Press is an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Loh-Hagan, Virginia, author. | Loh-Hagan, Virginia. D.I.Y. Make it happen.
Title: Organic garden / by Virginia Loh-Hagan.
Description: Ann Arbor : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2016] | Series: D.I.Y. Make
it happen | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016001529| ISBN 9781634711029 (hardcover) | ISBN
9781634712019 (pdf) | ISBN 9781634713009 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781634713993 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Organic gardeningJuvenile literature.
Classification: LCC SB453.5 .L64 2016 | DDC 635.9/87dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016001529
Cherry Lake Publishing would like to acknowledge the work of The Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Please visit www.p21.org for more information.
Printed in the United States of America
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan is an author, university professor, former classroom teacher, and
curriculum designer. She would love to grow her own gardens but does not have a green
thumb. Shes killed every plant shes owned. She lives in San Diego with her very tall
husband and very naughty dogs.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
WHAT MEAN
DOES IT
TO GROW AN
ORGANIC
GARDEN?
Do you love plants? Do you love watching
things grow? Do you have a green thumb?
Then creating an organic garden is the
right project for you!
Having a green thumb means having
gardening skills. Gardening is growing
plants. Gardeners garden. They dig dirt.
They plant seeds. They water. They weed .
Weeding is pulling out unwanted plants.
They harvest . Harvest means gathering
crops.
Organic means natural. Organic gardeners
only use natural things. They keep the soil
healthy. They keep plants healthy. They
dont add chemicals to soil. They dont use
chemical fertilizers . Fertilizers are added
to soil. They help plants grow.
Talk to other organic gardeners.
Get their opinions.
Get their opinions.
KNOW THE LINGO
Annuals: plants that grow and die in the same season
Bedding out: planting plants in beds
Biennials: plants that complete their life cycle in two growing
seasons
Biodegradable: materials that break down into smaller bits
through a natural process
Bolt: when vegetables stop making new leaves and send up
stalks, turning the remaining leaves bitter
Cultivate: digging in the dirt and preparing the land for
planting
Deadheading: removing dead or faded flowers
Foliage: a plants leaves
Full sun: gardens that get sun for 7 to 8 hours
Part sun: gardens that get some sun and some shade
throughout the day
Perennials: plants that continue growing from season to
season
Rootbound: when the roots of potted plants wrap around the
bottom of the pot
Sport: a plant part that is different from the rest of the plant
Volunteers: plants that grow where theyre not planted
Organic gardeners dont use pesticides .
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill bugs.
Pesticides are linked to health problems.
Organic gardeners grow healthy foods.
They grow healthy flowers. They use
sustainable practices. This means they
use natural resources. They help the
environment. They help wildlife. They
work with nature.
Youll have fun creating your own
organic garden. Youll play in the dirt.
Youll watch your plants grow. The best
part is you can eat the food you grow!
Grow a garden all year long.
Just know which plants grow
in what season.
Just know which plants grow
in what season.
CHAPTER TWO
WHAT NEED
DO YOU
TO GROW AN
ORGANIC
GARDEN?
Get tools. Gardeners need gear to garden.
3 A trowel . It has a flat, pointed blade. It scoops
dirt. It lifts plants.
3 Weeding tools. They help gardeners pull out
weeds.
3 A hoe . It has a long handle. It has a thin metal
blade. It weeds. It breaks up soil.
3 Pruners . Theyre like scissors. They clip
plants.
3 A fork . Its like a rake. It prepares the soil.
3 A spade . Its a hand shovel. Its used to dig.
Protect your skin. Gardeners work
outside a lot.
3 Wear a hat.
3 Wear sunscreen.
3 Wear sunglasses.
3 Wear gardening gloves.
3 Cover your arms and legs.
Create a gardening station that
holds all your tools and supplies.
holds all your tools and supplies.
Decide the garden size.
3 Think small at first. Small gardens are easier.
3 Consider a garden thats 4 feet by 4 feet (1.2
meters by 1.2 m). It provides enough food for
one person.
3 Consider using pots. Or use small containers.
Choose a bed for your garden. Beds
are areas used for planting. There are
different options for garden sites.
3 Plant outside. Find a place that gets sun.
Herbs and vegetables need over 6 hours
of sun each day. Find a place with good
drainage . Drainage means getting rid
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