Computer Generated Presentation with Script
S. Cory Tanner
Horticulture Program Team Director
CLEMSON EXTENSION SERVICE
Clemson
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Abstract
GET A RISE OUT OF YOUR VEGETABLES\r\n\r\nTanner,* S.C.\r\n\r\nHorticulture Extension Agent, Clemson University Cooperative Extension, Greenville County, 301 University Ridge, Suite 4300, Greenville, South Carolina 29601\r\n\r\n Vegetable gardening is a rising trend among home gardeners in South Carolina and many of these citizens would like to grow vegetables in raised beds for various reasons. Raised beds may be used to solve many common garden problems such as poorly drained soils, extraordinarily rocky soils, or steep slopes. Additionally, they are considered easier to maintain and more accessible than standard gardening methods. However, concerns about construction materials, techniques, etc. prevent many gardeners from building them. The author designed this computer generated presentation to discuss innovative and new, as well as tried and true, ways to solve gardening problems with raised beds. The presentation examines various building arrangements, addresses concerns about the use of pressure treated lumber, and gives tips and techniques to perfect this exciting method of gardening. The author originally delivered this program on February 21, 2009 to 72 attendees (Master Gardeners and home gardeners) as a digital slide show at the 2009 Joy of Gardening Symposium hosted by the Master Gardeners of York County in Rock Hill, SC. It has been delivered two additional times, most recently on February 6, 2010 to 88 attendees (Master Gardeners and home gardeners) at the 2010 Unearth Your Passion Symposium hosted by the Greater Greenville Master Gardener Association, Greenville, SC. The talk has received extremely positive reviews at each offering as indicated by post-training evaluations.\r\n\r\nIf too long, please judge slides 1 through 20 as indicated in script.
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