Bulletin No. 1, 2015

30   Chinese University Bulletin No. 1, 2015 Wu Yee Sun College There are two rooftop gardens at Wu Yee Sun College, one on top of each block. They are attended to by student volunteers who not only engage in cultivation but also in laying the groundwork. With advice from Prof. Kwai-cheong Chau , chairman of the College Campus Environment Committee, the team spent two months growing sun hemp for green manure, then burying it to enrich the soil. The team distributed cherry tomatoes, strawberries and other crops in the lobby. Lettuce from the garden has also been served in salads at the College canteen. Lee Woo Sing College Lee Woo Sing College has two attractive rooftop planting areas and a nursery that grow flowers, vegetables and herbs cared for by students. The College recruits an expert from the Agriculture and Fisheries Department who experiments with different species to see which ones are most suitable for the venues. Twice a year, the College hires an instructor from the Produce Green Foundation to teach a class of 20 students the basics of urban farming. Food harvested is sold in the courtyard on Green Woo Sing Day, a green fair that’s open to all staff and students of the University.