We planted some flowers in the front of the office. Hopefully they will make it through the heat of the summer and be beautiful to welcome students and staff in August.
You can plant a garden at home, too!
What You'll Need:
- 4' x 3' garden patch
- Shovel
- Bagged compost
- Bagged mulch (optional)
- Plants
- Trowel
- Hose
- Water can or Small sprinkler
Step 1: Choose a garden spot that gets six or more hours of sun a day.
Step 2: Pull weeds, and dig up soil until it crumbles.
Step 3: Spread a one-inch layer of bagged compost over the soil and mix it in.
Step 4: Buy plants at a garden center. Buy small, healthy annuals.
Step 5: Set your plants on the bed and arrange them. Give the young plants plenty of room.
Step 6: With your trowel, dig a hole for each plant.
Step 7: Turn the pot over, and tap the plant into your hand. Loosen the root ball with your fingers, and set the roots into the soil.
Step 8: Water your plants with a sprinkler every few days.
For more fun outdoor activities and games for kids, check out:
Kids' Crafts
Kids' Activities
Outdoor Activities for Kids
Gardening is a wonderful way to participate in life science and learn about the life cycle of plants. It also is a relaxing and enjoyable pastime that has benefits for both health and home.
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