20150414 Earth-Kind Proposal for Prosper (2)Proposed:Proposed:Earth-Kind Research and Demonstration for Prosper, TXDemonstration for Prosper, TXPartnership:Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Collin CountyCollin County Master Gardener AssociationTownofProsperTown of ProsperProsper Independent School District
EarthKind®Earth-Kind®Environmental Stewardship•Landscape Management System focused on preserving and protecting the environment•Purpose:•Environmental Stewardship•Eliminate pesticide and fertilizer use•Eliminate pesticide and fertilizer use•Reduce water use and survive droughts•Recycling of Yard Wastesyg•Lower Maintenance•Beautify Landscapes
Earth-Kind Gardens in the U.S.
EarthKind ResearchEarth-Kind ResearchRosesPerennials AnnualsCrape MyrtlesGrapesVegetablesHydrangea
EarthKind Dwarf Shrub Earth-Kind Dwarf Shrub Research Garden in Prosper, TXObjectives:•Test dwarf shrubs under the Earth-Kind System•Identify varieties that are:•Adapt to our soil and climate•Pest and Disease ResistantPest and Disease Resistant•Don’t require fertilizers•Drought tolerantlllblldhResults will enable landscapes to achieve:•Water conservation•Environmental Stewardship p•Beauty
NRep. 1Earth-Kind Dwarf Shrub Rh GdNRep. 2Research GardenExperimental DesignProject Details•15 varietiesWater Tower•4 replications•60 total plantsLti•Location:East 1stStreet Water Tower•Duration: ≥4 yearsRep. 3yRep. 4
Earth-Kind®Research Dwarf Shrub Dwarf Shrub
EarthKind Demonstration atEarth-Kind Demonstration atEast 1stStreet Water Tower
EarthKind Demonstration at Earth-Kind Demonstration at Judy Rucker Elementary School
Additional Information•http://collin.agrilife.org•http://ccmgatx.org•http://earthkind.tamu.edu p•YouTube Channel: AggieExtension•gtchurch@tamu edu•gtchurch@tamu.edu•972-548-4233