February/March – Seed Starting and Planting with Students
February/March Workshop Powerpoint – Take a look at this powerpoint if you missed the second workshop. The following documents will help give more background information and ideas.
Documents for your Garden Binder:
Section #3: Planting, Growing, and Watering your Seeds and Seedlings with Students
- Seed Germination and Storage. Learn how you can care for your seeds for best germination rates and even to extend their longevity between years.
- Seedling Care and Growth. Start your seeds indoors to get ahead on your growing season and to bring the garden into your classroom.
- Growing Mediums for Starting Seeds Indoors. Make your own seed starting mix at home to ensure successful seed germination.
- Hardening Off Your Seedlings. Before you transplant the seedlings you started indoors into your garden, be sure to follow these directions and ‘Harden Off’ your plants! They may not survive otherwise!
- Seed Starting Activities. These activities will help you bring the garden into the classroom and plant sucessfully with students.
- Seed Starting Journal. Student Journal for tracking the progress of the seeds they planted.
- Garden Journal. Give your students to follow their plants throughout their time growing in the garden.
