- - AGRICULTURE CORE CURRICULUM - -

(CLF6000) Advanced Core Cluster: ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE

 (CLF6500) Unit Title: SELECTION, PLANTING AND CARE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS

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 (CLF6505) Topic: FROST PROTECTION      Time              Year(s) 
                                           1 hour              3 / 4 
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         Topic Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, the student
                            will be able to:

         Learning Outcome #:

           (I-6) - Discuss three ways to protect plants from the frost or
                     freezing.

         Special Materials and Equipment: Samples of different materials 
                     used in frost protection.

         References: Editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine. (1988). 
                       WESTERN GARDEN BOOK (5th ed.). Menlo Park,
                       CA: Lane Publishing Co.
                     Ingels, Jack E. (1985). ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE: 
                       PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. Albany, NY: Delmar
                       Publishers.

        Evaluation: Teacher observation or test.

TOPIC PRESENTATION: FROST PROTECTION

A. Protection of plants from frost or freezing can allow a person to grow
   special or exotic plants for personal enjoyment.

B. Materials Used in Plant Protection

   1. Burlap bag 

   2. Plastic sheeting

   3. Shade cloth

   4. Branches, mulch, leaves, etc.

   5. Cardboard

   6. Wooden, metal, or bamboo stakes

C. Methods of Frost or Freezing Protection:

   1. Plant the tender plants on the warm (south or west) side of the
       house or structure.

   2. Plant under an overhang from a structure or evergreen tree.

   3. Cover the plant with material.

       a. Place branches, mulch, or leaves over the plant before the 
           frost.

       b. Build a frame around the plant and cover with plastic, burlap,
           etc.

   4. Grow tender plants in movable containers.


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         ACTIVITY: 
 
         1. Just before winter, have students frost protect plants.
             For a comparison, do not protect all the plants.

         2. Have students construct models or make posters showing 
             different types of frost protection.
             
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