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Lesson Four

But I have a brown thumb!
Gardening 101

4.a

SO YOU HAVE A BROWN THUMB?

• Watch this TEDed video & answer questions found on TEDed site
  
• All about the soil... check out 

• http://www.plantea.com/pH.htmthat explains soil acidity

4.b

MANY OPTIONS...

• Square foot gardening
• Easy raised beds
• Creative kid friendly gardens
• Fence or no fence?
  

4.c

MATCHING IDEAS TO THE NEEDS OF STAKEHOLDERS AND REALITIES OF LOCATION

• Assessing your spot
  
• Communicating with your stakeholders
  
• First steps
  

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: FINDING LOCAL HELP FOR REAL NEEDS

• Extension Master Gardener Program: Contact a master gardener to provide hands-on help for your gardening needs
• NC Cooperative Extension's Gardening Portal: learn more about new plants, native plants and environmental stewardship
• Ask an Expert! An online service of NC State Cooperative Extension.  Ask  any question online and receive a quick, specialized response.
  

Lesson 3

Lesson 5

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