A development plan for a school-based edible garden at the University of the Philippines Rural High School

Date

6-2024

Academic Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Strand

Adviser

Gregorio Y. Ardales, Jr.

Principal

Buela, Mabel S.

Abstract

During the covid-19 pandemic food security due to the lack of mobility and the closing of most supermarkets led people to engage in providing locally available food sources. One of the solutions is edible landscaping by plantitos and plantitas. Edible landscaping in UPRHS is a doable design using both ornamental and edible plants. This study aims to identify crops suitable to the design; to outline the operations for the establishment of the proposed edible landscape design; to estimate the cost of the establishment based on the assumptions and the proposed design and to examine the ability of the school to establish and maintain a school-based edible landscape. Methods include Key Informant Interviews for the baselining and site identification, SWWOT analysis, benefits identification, and costing of plants, hardscapes and maintenance and management activities. The design for the library building of UPRHS consisted of 27 locally available ornamental and edible plants. Simple, Iow-cost operations to establish and maintain the design for the edible garden in the library was determined prior to finalizing the garden design. There are numerous benefits of edible gardens. For the SWOT to implement, Strength of UPRHS is the expertise of faculty and staff, support from UPLB. Weaknesses include manpower availability and funds; Opportunities include possible funding outside of UPRHS and Threats include theft and vandalism. Total cost of plants is 39,275 Php, Hardscapes cost 641.230 php and management and maintenance cost 97,500 Php for a total of 778.005 php. UPRHS has the capability to implement and maintain this kind of edible garden design provided there is sufficient funds and manp0wer. It is recommended to use nature-based solutions to address some of the gaps identified in case this design is implemented locally.

Language

English

LC Subject

Capstone

Location

UP Rural High School

Document Type

Capstone

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