Welcome to the Environmental Studies Capstone Course blog. Over the past decade, community interest in reclaiming control over food production and consumption has fueled a wave of food activism, what Sandor Katz calls"America's Underground Food Movements."

Participants in this course are taking part in the urban agriculture food movement. In addition to reading , discussing, researching and writing on urban agriculture, we are participating. We are planning and planting a garden on campus, forming allegiances with campus and community groups, and contributing to a more sustainable community.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Bogarden (cont.)







Well, here is an update on the Bogarden.
Some things are still being over run by Septoria Leaf Spot fungus, namely the tomatoes and possibly the red and green leaf lettuce. We have been wanting to do is remove the tomato plants that appear to be affected by the fungus and plant bush or pole beans because they supposedly have a way of fixing the soil; hopefully, we will figure this out soon. Also, the new tomatoes are hopefully going to be companion planted with marigolds, chives, and onion to hopefully maximize health...as the master gardener has suggested... here are some pics of the garden...the poor tomatoes...aphid/bug damage...and urban agr. new beds with lots of toma toes...(also the master gardener advocated for planting two or three tomato plants together..they don't seem to mind) anyhow, slowly but surely...we might get a water system figured out by next week but, still looking for ideas and resources...
hope all is well
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