Assessment





10. Observation then Interpretation

Base Map which includes- Names, date, north indicator, location, key, scale, and anything that can’t be changed.  Use pacing and Google Earth

BASEMAP (Coming Soon!)
 
SECTOR ANALYSIS





  • Examine Climate of local area and observe and record microclimates on an overlay
11. Flow Analysis

12. Overlay Observation

MICROCLIMATE & VEGETATION


ZONES OF USE ANALYSIS 
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    13. Summary Overlay for Assessment





    14. Functional Analysis of Existing, Most Influential Species


    1. Sage-- Salvia officinalis

        Family: Laminaceae
        inputs:  water, sun, soil, pollination, bees, mulch, compost
        outputs: edible leaves and flowers, food flavoring, young leaves eaten raw, pickled, on sandwiches, flowers in salads, tea, essential oil, medicidinal: toothaches, sore throats, digestion aid, insect bites, skin, throat, mouth, gums, vaginal infections, aromatherapy, tooth cleanser, insect repellant in the garden, burnt in rooms to fumigate
        characteristics: evergreen shrub, frost-hardy, drought tolerant, hermaphrodite flowers, grows well with rosemary, caggage and carrots, dislikes growing next to basil, rue, cucumber and squash family,
        behaviors: flowers Jun to Aug, seeds ripen Aug to Sept, likes sandy and loamy soils,
    and prefers neutral and basic soils,

    1. Lemon Balm--Mellissa officinalis

        Family: Laminaceae
            inputs: full sun or part shade, water, soil, pollination, bees
            outputs: edible leaves, flavoring, tea, use in alcoholic beverages, medicinal: cold sore treatment, herpes, gout, insect bites, insect repellant, citral and citronella in essential oil, mood soother: depression and anxiety, aromatherapy, integrated pest management
            characteristics: Perennial herb, frost hardy, hermaphrodite flowers Jun to Aug, seeds ripen Aug to Oct
            behaviors: easily grown, grows well in poor soil, drought-tolerant, attracts bees, a good companion plant, especially to brassicas;

    1. Rose-- Rosa

        Family: Roseaceae
            inputs: sun--lots of it, water, soil, fertilization, pruning, pollination, bees
            outputs: nutritional rose hips (in tea), beauty, fragrance, fall fruit, hummingbird nectar, cut flowers, perfume; medicinal: women’s health, regulate menstruation and blood circulation, fruit is nutritional, rich in vitamin A,C, E, flavanoids and essential fatty acids;
            characteristics: deciduous, (some are evergreen) shrub, climbing, trailing, woody tissue, thorns, wild varieties tolerate Juglone,  large fragrant flowers, hermaphrodite flowers,
            behaviors: alliums are good companion plants; can grow in sandy, loamy and clay soils, in a range of soil Ph; flowers Jun to Sept; wants moist soil;  grows well in clay soils;


    1. Strawberries: Fragaria x ananassa:

    Family: Roseaceae
    inputs: protection from mold/pests, sunshine, mulching, compost, soil, water
            outputs: edible fruit, high in vitamin C, edible young leaves,
            characteristics: perennial, frost hardy, flowers May to July, seeds ripen June to August, hermaphrodite flowers, self-fertile, running
            behaviors: can grow in sandy, loamy, clay soils; can grow in a range of soil Ph; grows in full sun or part shade;  likes mulch made of pine or spruce leaves, fruits better in high sun, can fruit from late spring to late fall, grows well with bush beans, spinach, borage, lettuce and pyrethrum; alliums are good companion plants; does not like mulch made of oat straw

    1. Egyptian Walking Onion: Allium cepa proliferum

        Family: Alliaceae
        inputs: sun, sandy & loamy soils, water, pollination
        outputs: edible bulbs, shoots; overall beneficial to health when eaten regularly; juice treats bee & wasp stings, warmed juice treats earaches, helps the healing process when applied to wounds; beneficial to hair growth; insect repellent, rust-preventative, copper & glass polish; pest repellent spray for growing plants, which also acts as disease and parasite repellent
        characteristics: bulb up to 4 cm, hermaphroditic flowers, bulbs growing in clumps, bulbs ready to be harvested in late summer, prefers sandy and loamy soil
        behaviors: grows in a range of soil Ph, greens grow in late fall, grows well with roses, carrots, beets & chamomile; not good companion to legumes & alfalfa

    1. Dandelion: Taraxacum

        Family: Asteraceae
        inputs: sun, soil, water
        outputs: ethylene gas, stunts growth of nearby plants, but helps ripen fruit;  nutritional leaves, flowers, root;  tonic for liver and kidneys; roasted root as coffee substitute; excellent compost addition: old and mown leaves;
        characteristics: perennial, clumping, flowers April to May, frost hardy, can grow in maritime conditions; seed ripens May to June;
        behaviors: self-sows in the lawn; grows better in longer grass (hold off on mowing); long lawns provide shelter for leaves for fresh greens in early winter; can grow in sandy, loamy, clay soils and a range of Phs;  can grow in part shade;

    1. Violet: Viola

        Family: Violaceae
            inputs: sun, water, soil,
            outputs: groundcover, edible flowers, edible young leaves; soup thickener; tea; extract for flavoring sweets, decorative flowers, essential oil; medicinal: anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, emollient,
            characteristics: evergreen perennial, frost hardy, self- fertile, hermaphrodite flowers, heart-shaped leaves, grows in sandy, loamy and clay soils, a range of pHs, can grow in part shade;
            behaviors: In flower Feb to April, seeds ripen April to Jun,
       
    1. Parsley: Petroselinum crispum

        Family: Umbelliferae
            inputs: sun, water, soil
            outputs: groundcover, edible leaves, herd for cooked foods and salads, tea, dye essential oil, rootstock, an informal hedge, many medicinal purposes from aiding with birth to helping treat tumors
            characteristics: biennial, not frost hardy, self-fertile, hermaphrodite flowers, pollinated by insects, can grow in all kinds of soil, attracts wildlife, can grow in part shade
            behaviors: In flower June to August, seeds ripen July to September

    1. Lilac: Syringa vulgaris

        Family: Oleaceae
            inputs: sun, water, soil
            outputs: leaves can be eaten raw or battered and fried, medicinal, can be turned into a tonic, the bark or leaves can be chewed to aid sore mouth, essential oil, dye, rootstock, an informal hedge
            characteristics: deciduous shrub, hardy in zone 5, can grow in all soils expect acidic, can grow in shade, attracts wildlife, hermaphrodite flowers, self-fertile, pollinated by bees
            behaviors: grows at medium rate, in flower May, seeds ripen in August

    1. Peas: Pisum sativum

        Family: Leguminosae
            inputs: sun, water, soil
            outputs: immature seed pods and immature seeds can be eaten, add to soups and salads, roasted seeds are a coffee substitute, medicinal uses as a contraceptive and skin care
            characteristics: not frost tender, hermaphrodite flowers, self-fertile, self pollinated, occasionally bees help out, nitrogen fixer, can grow in shade, prefers light to medium soils with a ph level basic to neutral
            behaviors: in flower May to September, seeds ripen July to October



    1. Asian Pear – Pyrus Pyrifolia

    Outputs – flowers, edibles (fruit), medicinal (antiseptic, astringent, febrifuge,
    nervine, pectoral), leaves, mulch

    Preferences - all soils (well-drained sandy, loamy, & heavy clay soils, acid, neutral, basic, moist), sunny or semi-shade

    Tolerances – drought, excessive moisture, atmospheric pollution, disease, pest, heat, sun, humidity

    Intrinsic Behaviors – hardy to zone 4, self-fertile, grows ~ 32 feet, hermaphroditic flowers in april, pollinated by insects





    1. Silver Maple- Acer Saccharinum
    Outputs – edible (leaves, sap, seed, inner bark), medicine (antispasmodic – diarrhea, astringent, opthalmic analgesic, venereal disease – gonnorhea), dye, preservative, rust removal, windbreak, shade, leaves – mulch, wood hermaphroditic flowers from February – March, seeds from April – June, wind pollinated , lives no longer than ~ 140 years, invasive roots, inhibits growth of nearby plants

      Needs – sun, water, nutrient-rich soil,

    Preferences – moist soils (sandy, loamy, clay, acidic, neutral, basic), sun or semi-shade

    Tolerances – strong winds not from the sea, atmospheric pollution, heavy clay soil

    Intrinsic Characteristics – deciduous, fast growing up to 49 feet x 98 feet, hardy to zone 3,



    1. House – Homus Structurus

    Needs – human management, upkeep & labor

    Outputs – shelter, storage, center of activity (cooking, toiling, meeting), shade, privacy, wind barrier, wildlife barrier
    Preferences – human management, upkeep & labor, loving occupants
    Tolerances – winds of all kinds but the tornado kind, sun as long as it stays 93 million miles away, snow, frost, rain of all kinds but a tsunami, drought
    Intrinsic Characteristics – stable, protection from elements, center of all activity
     

    14. Basil: Ocimum basilicum

        Family: Labiatae
            inputs: water, soil, high sun, pollination, bees
            outputs: edible leaves and flowers; used as flavoring or like spinach; used for tea; eaten fresh or dried; edible seed, can be used in flavoring breads; used in a Mediterranean beverage; essential oil; medicinal: good for digestion, helps with cold, flu, anxiety, depression, bug and snake bites, acne, gonorrhea, dysentery, diarrhea; aromatherapy; growing plant repels insects and flies, 
            characteristics: perennial, frost tender, hermaphrodite flowers, flowers Aug to Sept;  seeds ripen in Sept;
            behaviors: grows well with tomatoes; prefers sandy, loamy, well-drained soil;  likes a range of soil Ph; needs moist soil;  in temperate zones, should be grown as semi-hardy annual, does not grow well with rue, sage, or raspberries

    15. Evergreen Tree -

        inputs: sun, water, soil, love
        outputs: shade, green year-long, mulch from leaves, wood, paper, shelter for birds, squirrels and kids, improving air, windblock, cones for starting fires, regulating temperature, carbon sink, aesthetics, shelter for young evergreen trees, amber
        characteristics: woody, bearing leaves year long, more susceptible to air pollution and toxins than deciduous trees, cones, resin, long needle-like leaves,
        behaviors: bearing cones, growing, living, Being, resistant to freezing, 
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