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with contemporary views<br />

3. Living Interpretation and Cultural Demonstrations<br />

Living interpretation and demonstrations introduce visitors<br />

to the horticultural heritage <strong>of</strong> Old Salem. Gardens are<br />

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maintained according to 18th and 19th century standards wherever<br />

and whenever possible. They are exceptional outdoor classrooms<br />

for garden demonstrations which when well done involve the<br />

totality <strong>of</strong> physical senses, as well as inducing emotional<br />

involvement. Part <strong>of</strong> the visitor reward is the opportunity<br />

to become part <strong>of</strong> the scene. Visitor participation <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />

touch <strong>of</strong> humanity and fun to learning about Moravian garden<br />

skills.<br />

Potential horticultural demonstrations at Old Salem could<br />

include the following:<br />

A. Pruning Techniques<br />

1. Fruit tree training for maximum production<br />

2. Street tree pruning<br />

B. Planting Methods<br />

1. Division <strong>of</strong> yard into rectangular planting areas<br />

2. Arrangement <strong>of</strong> rows within garden plots in east-<br />

west, north-south, or diagonal patterns<br />

3. Planting in beds or wide rows<br />

4. Soil preparation - adding manure, compost, leaves,<br />

and other organic matter<br />

5. Companion planting by integrating vegetables, herbs,<br />

flowers, and berries<br />

6. Interplanting crops to increase food production and<br />

utilize garden space most efficiently<br />

C. Plant Culture<br />

1.<br />

2.<br />

3.<br />

4.<br />

5.<br />

6.<br />

Fertilizing plants with compost, manure, woodash, etc.<br />

Conserving water by mulching and collecting rain wa-<br />

ter in gutter barrels<br />

Staking plants with pea brush, bamboo, tree branches,<br />

etc.<br />

Controlling 'garden pests such as insects, wildlife<br />

(deer, rodent, squirrels, etc.), humans<br />

Controlling plant diseases such as fire blight, fruit<br />

scab, rusts, etc.<br />

Propagating new plants through seed germination,<br />

grafting, budding, root and crown division, cuttings,<br />

layering, etc.<br />

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