2014- Another year to watch us grow!

Wahoo! We are back at school after the summer holidays and it is time to get stuck into the garden for the new year.

We have started our Environment and Sustainability Group again for the year with a very keen group of children from Year 4, 5 and 6.

After our first trip to the garden we discussed what needed to be done and started the work. We also had a chat about what we could plant at this time of the year and gave our list to Mr Deed so he could organise the purchasing of plants and seeds for us.

First, we weeded out all the things in the garden beds that needed to be removed. Some of these were crops from last year which were now dying off but other things that needed to go were those pesky little weeds that creep in.

Next, we prepared the beds for growing by turning the soil over and clearing away rubbish.

Then, we had a few sessions in the garden where we planted seedlings (oooh so much fun!) and seeds.

So now, all we have to do is watch and wait for our plants to grow. We planted beetroot, carrots, dwarf beans, cabbage, spring onion, sugar snap peas, radishes, silverbeet and celery.

And when we went to check the garden yesterday, we were thrilled to see everything growing well. Even some of the seeds we planted have sprouted so it is exciting days ahead!

Stay posted to see pics of what we are growing and feel free to post suggestions of other things we might like to try growing at this time of the year.