April 2005 Kids Garden News

This month's lesson covers the basics of plant propagation -- starting new plants from seeds and other plant parts. Children are fascinated by the process of nurturing a seedling or cutting to maturity, and you can tie propagation activities to many learning goals.

You'll also find the final installment in the “Planning for Sustainability Series” by guest editor Rory Klick. In this article, she focuses on preparing the garden for planting and installing your youth garden.

Please e-mail our editor with your questions or suggestions. We'd love to hear from you!

Contents

  • Background Information
  • Lesson 1: Seed Planting Depth Experiment
  • Lesson 2: Classroom Cuttings

Resources

News Items

 
News Items
 

Ways to Celebrate Spring in the School Garden During the month of April, gardeners celebrate National Garden Month and a whole lot more. Check out these other relevant observances.


Spring Forward with Journey North! As birds and butterflies migrate northward, and as buds and flowers emerge, you can join with other classrooms online to chart their progress.

Watch for Monarchs Find out the latest news about the monarch butterfly spring migration.

Botanical Gardens and Arboreta: Resources for Your Classroom
Many botanical gardens and arboreta provide special programming and field trips for schools and youth groups. Find out more.

2005 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium: Making Connections
Emory University and Atlanta, Georgia is the home base for the 13th Annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium. Learn more about this professional development and networking opportunity.