Ms. Conn's 5th Graders Plant in the Jeffersonian Garden

Yesterday Ms. Conn's 5th graders learned about Thomas Jefferson and planted in their Jeffersonian Garden.

We discussed that Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the U.S., had a plantation called Monticello in Virginia, loved vegetables, and had a 1,000 foot long vegetable garden. His favorite vegetable was peas.

The students planted four types of seeds: 1) Brown Dutch Lettuce, a favorite of Thomas Jefferson, 2) Tom Thumb Peas, 3) Red Planet Radishes from Renee's Gardens and 4) Danvers Carrots which date back to the 1870's. The lettuce and pea seeds came from Monticello.

The scribes took notes about Thomas Jefferson and the planting. After planting, we gave the students peas to taste. Thanks to Laurie Vander Veen for assisting today.