PPT-Instructor Information Plants and Soil Pathways– Standard

G11 Understand how to classify and identify plants by order family genus and species Upon completion students will Know the general hierarchy of classification focusing on class order family genus and species. Environmental factors . affecting plant growth. Light - most houseplants are understory plants. Water – very tricky. Nutrients- match to the needs of the plant and time of year. Temperature – warmer days cooler nights ( tropic to . M. oney and Time in the Garden. How much time and money is too much?. Don’t have time. 1 to 4 hours. 4 to 8 hours. Wish I had more time. $50 to $100. $100 to $300. $300 to $500. I don’t keep track. Mosses and Liverworts. Ferns and Horsetails. Mosses and Liverworts. Small. Live on bark, rocks, and soil. No vascular system. Must live in places that are wet. No true roots, stems, or leaves. Mosses. by funnyv. What do plants need to grow?. Plants need the sun.. The sun helps plants make food.. Plants need water.. Plants need to drink just like we do.. Plants need soil, or dirt.. Soil helps plants get food at night.. What is soil formed from?. What is bedrock. What is humus?. What are soil horizons?. The Source of Soil. Soil is a loose mixture of small mineral fragments, organic matter, water, and air that can support the growth of vegetation.. . Upon completion, students will be able to: . G3.4 Understand the factors that influence plant growth, including water, nutrients, light, soil, air, and climate.. #. Gainz. By: Jose Vargas. Today, we will learn... Presented by Roger Short of Short’s Farm . for the Jefferson County Conservation District. March 20, 2014. Who is Roger Short and what is Magical Soil anyway?. Paradigm Shift. A . dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented.. S6E5h. Describe soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material. What is soil?. Key terms:. Soil—the loose, weathered material on Earth’s surface in which plants can grow.. What is soil?. Objectives. Define: immobilization, mineralization, phosphorus cycle, phosphorus fixation, soil phosphate. Diagram the relationship of phosphorus inputs and soil processes. List and describe inherent factors that affect soil phosphorus. Success criteria: . understand what a profile is . name the layers under our feet. explain the role of each layer. What are the different soil layers? . Bedrock. Subsoil and parent material. Topsoil. Pages 144-149. CHALK TALK . HUMUS. If you look at soil with a hand lens, you will find small pieces of rock, minerals and . humus. . Living Things. You might not see them, but soil is made up of water, air, and . There are many different types of soil and this mainly depends on how much of the different components are there, the climate, how well it is looked after by humans and by the plants, animals and microbes living and growing on and in them.. Deer Resistant Perennials. Becky Pulver – 801-564-0699. pulver2004@msn.com. Resources. Perennial Favorites – . perrenialfavoites.com . Proven Winners - . provenwinners.com. J & J’s Garden Center – . The secret to healthy plant growth lies in the foundation of quality potting soil mixes. By understanding the components and their functions, gardeners can make informed choices that cater to the specific needs of their plants. Whether using a commercial mix or creating a DIY blend, the key is to ensure that the soil provides the right balance of moisture retention, aeration, and nutrients. With the right soil mixture, your plants will have the best possible start and the support they need to thrive.