We're trying Popcorn this year. Ms. Hruska's class planted these in May and when they came up, they looked exactly like blades of grass. Now look at them!
Next, per the suggestion of Ms. Lee-Wahl, we've planted 5 kinds of pumpkins. White, orange (regular), orange (large), red, and blue. It's going to be one colorful patch come fall! A mulch of hay will help keep moisture in the ground where the roots can access it. It will also provide a great environment for creepy crawly oddments! Lift for a look!
Finally, because YOU demanded it on the end of the year survey, we have planted Watermelons! In fact we found 50% of you, per the excellent statistical work done by Ms. Campbell's class, asked for these to be grown this year. We're not sure if we can get them to ripen as late as September, but we're sure going to try! To give these more room, we'll soon be putting up a structure for the vines to climb.
Stay tuned for more coming soon! If you would like to volunteer for Dirt Club please contact us via the email address at the top of the page.
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