4th G Urban Gardening #1

(a)   is the method of growing plants in a city or urban environment with limited land/soil to cultivate.

Below are some of the benefits of Urban Gardening, except ____________________.

• to appreciate God's creation, makes us happy, peaceful, calm especially if you are smelling the flowers...t

• to make good use of leisure time, instead of gadgets that damage our eyes.

• to be able to grow bulk of vegetables in the city and sell it to the market

• to learn lessons of honest toil is honorable and profitable

We have several methods of urban gardening. Which is not?

• landscaping

• container gardening

• vertical gardening

• planting on ricefields

This type of container gardening make use of recycled PET bottles and it is designed to retain some water at the bottom for the plant to absorb.

• self-watering

• landscaping

• vertical gardening

• hydroponics

This is a space-saving method of urban gardening. This is recommended not only if your area is limited, but it is good for water conservation and it serve as wall decor, an aesthetic.

• landscaping

• aquaponics

• vertical gardening

• container gardening

What types of plants is grown on rooftops, balconies or terraces?

• Fruit trees

• Banana plant

• herbs, flowering and ornamental plants

• Sturdy and trees of good quality timber like narra, mahogany.

This urban method of growing plants that uses water as the medium, mixed with mineral nutrient solution necessary for plants to grow. (especially leafy vegetables)

• aquaponics

• hydroponics

• squarefoot gardening

• container gardening

In container gardening, choosing a location is very important because plants must have access to sunlight and the standard sunlight exposure is _____________ per day.

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

When we talk of plant adaptation, broccolis, cauliflower and cabbages are excellent plants to grow in an urban/city setting.

• yes

• no

This is the primary key in successful container gardening in an urban set up. This must be filled with nutrients because this is where the plant will grow and develop.

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