1. Macro Climate-Biosphere Overview

2. What we will cover
Theory
 Major macro climatic factors that will influence our gardens.
 Global climate patterns
 Major land Biomes (Ecosystems)
Exercise
 Where your garden fits into the Biosphere
Observational walk and talk
 Microclimatic factors that will influence our gardens

3. The Sun

4. Global Climate Patterns
Annual changes in sunlight

5. Global Air Circulation

6. Global Air Circulation

7. Rain Shadows

8. Land Biomes of the World

9. Forests
Temperate
Tropical
Boreal-Taiga

10. Grasslands
Tropical Grasslands : Savanna
Temperate Grasslands

11. Tundra
Arctic
Alpine

12. Mediterranean - Chaparral - Maquis

13. Desserts
Hot and Dry
Cold

14. Land Biomes of the World