2022年1月25日

網絡時空百草園 i-Herbal Garden/

百草園之旅的中期檢閱

Mid-term Review of i-Herbal Garden

不經不覺，「網絡時空百草園」校訪活動已進行到第三節課。經過園藝師現場視察，發現草藥植物的生長狀況，在不同校舍園圃出現很大落差，例如紫蘇，有的蓬勃生長，有的卻近乎枯乾，趕著急救；又例如桑樹，部分健康生長，有些卻遇蟲害，要進一步除蟲照料。

不過，姑勿論百草枯榮有別，但活動對同學們在草本植物藥知識上的得著，明顯有目共睹。首階段問卷調查中，89%受訪同學同意「網絡時空百草園」有助了解中醫藥文化及中草藥種植，88%受訪同學希望我們往後能到校園舉辦更多相關活動，提供更多知識，加深了解中醫藥文化。這著實是個叫人鼓舞的結果！

看園藝師、醫師跟同學圍著欣欣向榮的植物，大家談得興高采烈；又或對著陷入危機的花草，剖析原因，指導同學採取救急行動；同樣都是寶貴的一課。之後，同學開始著手準備中期報告，繼而進入下一階段，讓大家共同見證如何開花結果！

春天快要來臨，在這和暖潮濕的季節，同學們更要步步為營，防止細菌及害蟲對植物的傷害，避免功虧一簣！

The school visit activity of “i-Herbal Garden” has reached the third lesson. After on-site inspection by gardener, it was found that the growth conditions of herbal plants vary greatly in different school gardens. For example, some perilla trees are vigorously growing, while others are almost withered, so they are in a hurry for emergency treatment; In case of pest infestation, further pest control is required.

Regardless of the difference between school gardens, the activity has been obvious to all students to gain knowledge of herbal medicine. In the 1st phase of the questionnaire survey, 89% of the students surveyed agreed that the “i-Herbal Garden” can help them understand the culture of Chinese Medicine. 88% of the students hope we can hold more related activities on campus in the future to provide more knowledge for the understanding of traditional Chinese Medicine culture. This is indeed an encouraging result!

The students were chatting happily with the gardener and Chinese Medicine Practitioner around the plants. They analyzed the reasons of the plants in crisis and guided students to take emergency actions. It is a valuable lesson. The students will have to prepare the interim report later. Then, the program will be enter the next stage, everyone will witness how the gardens will blossom!

Spring is approaching. In this warm and humid season, students must take every step to prevent bacteria and pests from harming plants and avoid falling short!