2nd and 3rd Grade Garden Club Members Help in the Garden

This week some 2nd and 3rd graders helped weed and plant in the lower garden at their lunch recess. Many kids enjoyed digging up the weeds! 2nd graders planted onion, pepper, lettuce and basil seeds as well as some tomato seedlings in two salsa beds. Lettuce and basil are companion plants for tomatoes.  3rd graders planted Renee's Garden purple pole beans, pumpkins and corn in the Three Sisters beds. These are companion plants that were and are still planted by many Native Americans.

Other students also helped by planting herbs in the sensory bed.  They added chives, sage, and thyme. They also added some scented geraniums.

Thanks to our parent volunteers who helped today!