MMES Gardens

We had some very special guests visit us last week to talk about the gardens around our school!  First, we checked out three different types of soil with our eyes and hands, and brainstormed adjectives to describe them. Two of the soils were dry, sandy, and scratchy, while the other one was moist, cold, and dark.

Next, we worked together to solve a carrot life-cycle puzzle. We talked about what kind of soil we think would be a good home for a seed to grow, and filled three cups with each type of soil and an arugula seed.  Ask your child which cup has sprouted! You might be surprised :)

After, we talked about how we can be supporters of our garden. We brainstormed vegetables we might like to have, and talked about helping out in the gardens when the weather is nicer. Although the greenhouse is finally standing, we are currently only using the gardens at the front of the building.  Greenhouse planting coming soon!