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December 10th Seasonal Science: Exploring Nutrient Needs for your Winter Traditions Middle School Virtual Field Trip 10am & 1 pm CT
Our school contains a passionate group of teachers, parents, and administrators that dream of building an outdoor classroom at our elementary school. Since I love dirt, plants, and kids, it’s fitting that I am elbow deep in this project.
Seven years ago we bought our first home! In those seven years, we completely destroyed the carpet in the living room. It has had every conceivable substance spilled on it (let your imagination go wild)!
Lately, watering the garden has moved to a whole new level at my house. You see my daughter, who just turned two, is in the “I can do it by myself, Mommy!” stage. She wants to own and control the garden hose.
This week, I received a call from my next door neighbor, Marilyn. She was at the grocery store and they had just unloaded a fine selection of Japanese maples (I find it amazing you can buy trees at almost any grocery store during spring).
Last fall, my daughters and I carefully planted tulips, daffodils and hyacinth bulbs in our landscape beds. This week the bulbs announced their presence by coloring our dull yard with splendid color. A display of color that winter cannot provide.
April 8, 2011 Read more