Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Time to get in the gardens!



With limited snow this winter season, our gardens have been snowless for awhile and are ready to plant much earlier this year.  Last Friday, Miss B's second graders braved the breezy weather and planted mesculin mix (a hardy salad mix) in our front three raised beds.  The students were super excited to be outside, digging in the soil, and using their fraction knowledge to figure out how to plant the bed.  We were also blessed with help from Mrs. Dembinski, a Woodstock Garden Club member.  We covered the beds with row cover (a light weight fabric that keeps warmth in and also let's moisture in) so they can stay warm during cold nights.  So, far so good.  Enjoy the pictures and check back for updates on how our little greens are growing! 
 Taylor was on a worm hunt!  Students love looking for worms when they are turning up the soil!

Mrs. Dembinski digging deep!


Row cover keeping our little greens warm!