Just a couple more pictures from our Earth Day project
just finished mulching this a.m. Still have a couple more plants to put in – but once these get growing it will fill in really nice (and only one bit the dust – somehow a drip line never made it to the plant -oops!)
Here’s the entrance to the veggie garden – we built the two long beds on the far left and right. I went this week and finished up the planting. The kids were so into it – it was so great to see their enthusiasm. The little ones needed a bit of guidance (they were a bit rough with the plants ) but my opinion is “we can always replant”. It’s more about getting them interested and in the dirt. If we lose a few plants along the way, no big deal. As an adult sometimes it’s hard to let go of control and let your kids help out (it doesn’t always turn out the way you intended or it may take a little longer) but you just have to relinquish that control and let them be a part (especially if they are showing interest). I have my moments that I have trouble relinquishing that control but I try to be conscious of that when we are working on projects.
In keeping with Earth Day and reusing items, we made bird feeders out of 1/2 gallon milk and juice cartons. They were so easy to make and there is nothing better than inviting our feathered friends into your environment. We just love to watch the birds feed on our feeders. I think the kids will get a big kick out of seeing the birds come to feed as well as enjoy filling the feeders.
We’re going to make some for our house too – you can never have too many bird feeders.
If you want to make one of your own follow this link - have fun!
April 27, 2009 at 6:17 am
Wow Julie! Totally impressive. I’m floored with all the work you guys did on this. Hey, did you hear Earth Day is happening again at our house next weekend? You’re welcome to come set up drip irrigation at our house, I’ll provide lemonade
Actually next time you come over I do want to get your advice on how to set up our bohemith of a yard on drip.
May 1, 2009 at 9:50 am
Love it!! I would love to set something up like this at my son’s school. I’m waiting out the current person in charge of gardening.
May 4, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Green Bean – I hope you get a chance to do this at your son’s school. Maybe even try to suggest “helping” the current garden “master” and see if you can get a foot in. I am very lucky that our school is only in it’s second year and the director and her staff are so supportive and excited to have the parents get involved – so they are always open to new ideas. I think I’m going to actually get to do the maypole I’ve been wanting to do since Ryder was born because they are into it too! Good luck
June 22, 2009 at 8:33 am
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