Hey there! It’s a bright and sunny morning, and that means spring is almost here. With spring comes more sunlight, warmer weather, and my favorite part: plants starting to grow again!
To see how plants grow, we’re going to start a vegetable garden at the Fort. This way, we can watch the plants grow and change throughout spring, summer, and even fall. We have an old planter box in the backyard that’s perfect for our garden, but it needs a little work before we can start planting.
Before we plant anything, there are a few things we need to do to get ready. Our friend Juniper the Earthworm, who loves soil and gardening, is here to help us. She knows a lot about what plants need to grow.
Plants need water and sunlight to grow. Since they can’t move around to find these things, we need to make sure our garden is in a spot that gets enough sunlight and has good soil. We checked our garden bed and found that the soil is nice and dark, full of nutrients, but we might need to water it more once the plants start growing.
Different plants have different needs. Some need more water, while others need more sunlight. Our garden spot doesn’t have much shade, so we’ll choose plants that do well in direct sunlight. We’ll also need to water the garden on dry days and pick plants that can handle a bit of rain.
Juniper is going to help us create a planting calendar. This tool will help us decide when and what to plant. We’re excited to learn more about gardening from Juniper and have a fun project together!
If you want to join us on our gardening adventure, be sure to subscribe and follow along. We can’t wait to see how our garden grows!
Plant Observation Journal: Start your own plant observation journal! Choose a small plant or seed to grow at home. Each day, draw a picture of your plant and write down any changes you notice. Does it look taller? Are there new leaves? This will help you see how plants grow over time, just like in the vegetable garden at the Fort.
Sunlight and Water Experiment: Try an experiment to see how sunlight and water affect plant growth. Take two small plants and place one in a sunny spot and the other in a shady area. Water them the same amount each day. After a week, compare how they look. Which one grew more? This will help you understand why it’s important to choose the right spot for your garden.
Design Your Dream Garden: Use paper and crayons to draw your dream garden. Think about what plants you would like to grow and where they should go. Remember to consider how much sunlight each plant needs. Share your garden design with a friend or family member and explain why you chose those plants and their locations.
