this week in the gardens
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THIS WEEK INTHE GARDENS
February 7, 2018
New to the GardenThe 7th graders helped prep the vegetable garden for new plants.
The 6th graders added celery to the vegetable garden this week.
The 7th graders also helped pull weeds in the butterfly gardens by using “scuffle hoes.”
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Ecology Elective
Genesis 3: 19-You will have to work hard and sweat to make the soil produce anything, un l you go back to the soil from which you were formed. You were made from soil, and you will become soil again."
History Has Been MadeSpaceX makes aerospace history with successful launch and landing of a used rocket.
About four minutes after liftoff, the second stage of the rocket, headed deeper into space, and discarded the white nose cone at its tip.It revealed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's cherry red sports car. Behind the wheel was a spacesuit clad mannequin, named Starman.
The car glided victoriously away from Earth as David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" blared on SpaceX's launch webcast.
Did You Know?
Gardeners Know All the Dirt!
Activities in the GardenWe learned about legumes (peas and beans mainly) and their importance in our gardens-besides being yummy!
Are you an ecologically sensitive gardener? Would growing things that give back to the environment make your heart skip a beat? If the answers are yes, then get ready to fall in love with the nitrogen-fixing plants of the legume family just planted this week along the fence.
Parents, please join us on Wednesday mornings. We need volunteers! http://signup.com/go/nHODWcA
This is a very cool tool utilized to cut off weeds just below the soil line, either by pushing or pulling.
Congrats to Holland andTravis for winning theseedling competition!
THIS WEEK INTHE GARDENS
February 7, 2018
Activities in the Garden
I am sure most families have had vegetation that suffered from our winter freezes. Dave the Plant Man taught our 7th Graders how to determine if the damaged plant is salvageable.
Many damaged plants will recover. Check for signs of life at the base of these plants. If you still see some green, cut the plants back to the living parts and don’t forget to mulch.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Ecology Elective
Genesis 3: 19-You will have to work hard and sweat to make the soil produce anything, un l you go back to the soil from which you were formed. You were made from soil, and you will become soil again."
Weekly Garden Activities
The students will continue the following tasks every week:
¨ Seeding Station
¨ Seedling Transfer
¨ Direct Sowing of Seeds
¨ Weeding
¨ Aeration of Soil
We are hoping to sell these beautiful seedlings to raise money for our gardens.
Plants of the Week¨ Legumes
¨ Sedum ‘Angelina’
¨ Sedum ‘Copper Penny’
¨ Hibiscus
Parents, please join us on Wednesday mornings. We need volunteers! http://signup.com/go/nHODWcA
Get Local Recipe:Classic HummusIngredients:¨1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained¨ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed¨ 3 tablespoons tahini¨ 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice¨ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil¨ 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin¨ pinch of salt and freshly-cracked black pepper (to taste)¨ 1/4 cup water, or more if needed
Steps:1. Add first seven ingredients (chickpeas thru salt/pepper)
to a food processor, and blend until smooth. Add in the water and continue blending until the hummus reaches your desired consistency, adding additional water if needed.
2. Garnish with optional toppings (extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, toasted pine nuts, chopped roasted red peppers, basil pesto) and serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.