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The Andromeda Botanic Garden is currently focusing on its development as a learning resource. Andromeda already has in place a library (mainly focused on horticultural and botanical topics), a classroom facility and limited computer / internet access. |
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Physical facilities at Andromeda also include propagation areas, greenhouses and a cafeteria and gift shop.
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Orchid greenhouse |
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The gardens themselves also have huge educational potential, with opportunities for learning in many areas related to science and the arts. Educational activities can range from self guided or staff guided tours, to research, plant propagation, botany, ethnobotany (looking at traditional uses of plants), plant physiology, taxonomy (plant families and origins), landscaping, gardening, field trials and a range of other topics. We are also willing and eager to cater to your specific educational requirements. Just contact us and let us know how we may be useful to you.
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Students can gain hands on experience in experimental design and implementation. They can be actively involved in plant propagation from inception to final product. Starting from selection of stock material, through to collection, media preparation, container selection, actual propagation, maintenance, protection, development and marketing of product..
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Cutting
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Potting |
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Plants for sale |
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The gardens boast an affiliation with a number of experts in various fields of horticulture and related topics who will share their expertise with you on request. See our Services page for contact details. Andromeda's educational program is being developed through the University of the West Indies, with financial support from the Peter Moores Foundation (UK). To view some of our educational packages already under devlopment, follow the link below.
Copyright © 2003 Stephen Proverbs ( c/o University of the West Indies, Cave
Hill Campus). All rights reserved.
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