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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.
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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