Session Two Kick-Off

Our first class of this second session started off with rain! Great for the plants, not so good for the students. We were not able to spend time in the garden, but we had fun getting to know each other. I sent home the "Garden Rules" that we discussed. We also read "My Garden" by Kevin Henkes -- a story in which a young girl uses her imagination to invent a creative garden. The students shared their ideas of what they would have in their own imaginary garden. If they draw a picture of their garden and bring it to the next garden club, they will earn a seal buck.

Mrs. Finnerty's Beans

Mrs. Finnerty and her class enjoyed time in they garden planting bush beans. They look forward to watching them grow.

Ms. Adams' Cabbage

Ms. Adams' class took time out to plant some cabbage in our garden. The children enjoyed digging and planting.

Colonial Days in the Garden

During our annual Colonial Days celebration at El Morro, the kids enjoyed learning about the native American "Three Sisters" garden that teaches about companion planting with corn, beans and squash. The students cut out the story into the shape of corn to take home to share with their families. They also took home Three Sisters seed in burlap to plant at home. We look forward to doing it again next year and hopefully inspired your children to plant some veggies!