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Buena Vista
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      Buena Vista's school garden was created in 1997 with help from the Carlsbad Arboretum Foundation.  Teachers are assigned plots and the students visit once a week to help care for their classroom plots.  Part-time teacher and garden volunteer Dolores Fangon enjoys experimenting with different kinds of plants.


"Down to Earth Garden"
full garden view 27KB      A full view of the various plants and flowers growing in the school garden. Raised beds are created for various vegetables by "mounding" the soil. Planks of wood are often laid in between rows of plants to provide a place to walk for students.


     Two large cabbage plants are growing near the cement walkway.

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onions and lettuce 30KB

     Rows of onion and lettuce are growing in straight rows. Onion and garlic are often planted in between rows of other plants to discourage harmful insects.


     A banana tree has been planted near the back fence.

banana tree 23KB


chayote plants growing on fence 32KB

     A chayote plant is spreading its vines and producing fruit along the garden fence. This plant was started in the winter and ready to harvest the following winter.

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