Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
How Plants Pollinate
the topic I chose to write on is "How Do Plants Pollinate". The three plants I chose to write on are the Brandwine tomato, Crookneck summer squash and Red Russian Kale. I am choosing to write on these because they are happy to be three vegetables my family and I tend to enjoy.
First up is the Brandwine Tomato. From what I understand, tomatoes tend to be self-pollinating (male and female are on the same plant). This would lead me to believe that once you plant them they pretty much take care of themselves. However, based off information I've gathered there can be a tendency for the male pollen not to reach the female flower, producing fewer fruits than other tomato cultivars. If this happens, hand pollination could be a second option. To do this, you lightly tap the tomato plants during it's optimal pollinating hours to release the pollen from the anthers, allowing it to fall onto the stigma. Hand pollination could help to yield a higher quality of fruit.
The next vegetable is Crookneck Summer Squash, with the summer squash, the main source for pollination happens to be Bees. Honey bees move the pollen from the male section of the plant to the female part. This plant also produces both male and female parts on the same stem. The male and female parts then distinct from one another and the male to female ratio tends to be 3:1.
Last but not least is the Red Russian Kale. This type of kale can apparently survive throughout some milder winter weather which makes this kale a biennial. It is said that this plant can survive winters in excess of -10 or -20 degrees. But there is no solid evidence that every kale plant will survive in those conditions. According to my information, kale flowers are self-incompatible which means they can't be fertilized by pollen from other flowers on the same plant. Pollination of this plant appears to happen by various insects.
R. Dorsey
First up is the Brandwine Tomato. From what I understand, tomatoes tend to be self-pollinating (male and female are on the same plant). This would lead me to believe that once you plant them they pretty much take care of themselves. However, based off information I've gathered there can be a tendency for the male pollen not to reach the female flower, producing fewer fruits than other tomato cultivars. If this happens, hand pollination could be a second option. To do this, you lightly tap the tomato plants during it's optimal pollinating hours to release the pollen from the anthers, allowing it to fall onto the stigma. Hand pollination could help to yield a higher quality of fruit.
The next vegetable is Crookneck Summer Squash, with the summer squash, the main source for pollination happens to be Bees. Honey bees move the pollen from the male section of the plant to the female part. This plant also produces both male and female parts on the same stem. The male and female parts then distinct from one another and the male to female ratio tends to be 3:1.
Last but not least is the Red Russian Kale. This type of kale can apparently survive throughout some milder winter weather which makes this kale a biennial. It is said that this plant can survive winters in excess of -10 or -20 degrees. But there is no solid evidence that every kale plant will survive in those conditions. According to my information, kale flowers are self-incompatible which means they can't be fertilized by pollen from other flowers on the same plant. Pollination of this plant appears to happen by various insects.
R. Dorsey
Monday, April 21, 2014
The CORE Team
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Dr. Kimberly Hurns and her BMG 155 class
Great job BMG 155!! They provided a marketing campaign for the CORE Garden Project.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Campus Orchard Rejeuvenating Energy-CORE Garden Project
One year ago, I had an idea to start a community garden on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. Honestly, I only wanted a few herbs and tomato plants. The idea was to give students an opportunity to be educated on the importance of growing their own food, organic gardening, volunteerism, community development and healthy eating. I wanted to start a Food Revolution on campus. Well, with alot of support, we are beginning to make the vision a reality.
Today, I would like to thank all those who have helped the CORE Garden Project to date
President, Rose Bellanca
Vice President, Bill Abernethy
Vice President, Damon Flowers
Dale Petty
Barry Wilkins
Carol Deinzer
Kimberly Hurns
Jessica Hale
Brad Metz
Emily Thompson
Kristy Reppert
Brittany Tripp
Wendy Lawson
Krissa Rumsey
Shawn Deron
Debra Oliver
Lady Maser
Kelsey Hart
Erica Mooney
Growing Hope
Monica Mila
Anne Stevenson
Jeff McCabe
Tomm Becker
#Coregarden
#CORE_garden
Today, I would like to thank all those who have helped the CORE Garden Project to date
President, Rose Bellanca
Vice President, Bill Abernethy
Vice President, Damon Flowers
Dale Petty
Barry Wilkins
Carol Deinzer
Kimberly Hurns
Jessica Hale
Brad Metz
Emily Thompson
Kristy Reppert
Brittany Tripp
Wendy Lawson
Krissa Rumsey
Shawn Deron
Debra Oliver
Lady Maser
Kelsey Hart
Erica Mooney
Growing Hope
Monica Mila
Anne Stevenson
Jeff McCabe
Tomm Becker
#Coregarden
#CORE_garden
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