These master gardener assisited programs are wonder ful.Thank you for the wonderful work you have been doing to make these important community garden possible for our children. Here is an easyactivity that I to do with my kids that I thought parents and other teachers would enjoy.
To get your children excited about gardening consider having them grow a plant that they will never forget -The TickleMe Plant! This is the plant that will close its leaves and lower its branches when tickled. How cool is that!!. As their science teacher, I send home three seeds with each student as an end of the year gift. This experience allows kids to learn the basic skills needed for gardening. Parents that are interested in sharing their love of plants and nature with their child, can get more information at http://www.ticklemeplant.com In September my kids come back with stories about how they loved growing their "Pet TickleMe Plant" which by then have beautiful pink flowers and seeds.
TickleMe Plants can be grown outdoors during the summer and indoors year round. If you know a student or teacher that would to share their joy of gardening or nature please save and share this information with them.