Summer Holidays Homework
Author: Muhammad Ibrahim Qureshi
Class: 5-A
Contents
Chapter 1: Water Harvesting
Chapter 2: Vertical Vegetable Gardens
Chapter 1
Water Harvesting
There is an easy solution
Consider this. If we were to collect all the water which
rains on our terrace, roads and pavements instead of
letting it run into the ditches, we could actually have
vast reserves of water.
All we need to do this is create rain water tanks to
store water. If water tanks and reserves are expensive
and difficult to maintain, we could even dig huge pits
and make open reservoirs. These reservoirs would not
only collect the rain water but also allow it to seep
into the ground and raise the ground water level.
Chapter 2
Vertical Vegetable Gardens
How to grow plants in plastic bottles
Before you put soil in a plastic bottle, you’ll need to
consider what your plants need to grow and survive.
Regardless of which container you use all plants need
drainage, space for roots to grow, as well as access to
sunlight and water.
Sunlight
It’s important to choose a plastic bottle that will allow
sunlight to flow shine through. Because of this, clear
bottles (or very light colors such as light green) are
best for this project. You may also want to consider if
your hanging bottle vertical garden will be in direct
sunlight. Excessive sunlight may overheat the plastic
thereby overheating the plants inside.
Durability
Some plastic bottles are flimsy and may not stand the
wear and tear of changing weather and temperatures.
Choose plastic bottles made from durable materials
and ensure your vertical garden is secure and won’t fall
due to wind or extreme rain.
Irrigation
Your plastic bottle vertical garden will likely have water
run-off and can help water the other plants you have,
creating a self-irrigation system. Ensure this water
run-off won’t disrupt neighbors or incur structural
damage.
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