Gallon Garden Challenge!
Steps!
1- Get together all items that you will need
a. Empty and clean milk jug
b. Knife or scissors
c. Potting soil or seed starter mix (if you are in a pinch use soil from outside!)
d. Tape (blue painters tape or duct tape is best)
e. Seeds (veggies or flowers not both in the same jug!)
f. Pot for mixing water and soil
2- Starting at the handle of the jug cut from handle to handle
3- When the jug is cut, open it by bending at the handle
4- Put four holes at the bottom (cut from inside to outside so water can drain down and out)
5- Put soil in pot add water till it is hydrated
6- Once it is hydrated add the soil into the milk jug
7- Read the back of the seed packet that you have. Then follow it when planting in the milk jug
8- Then bend top over bottom and tape shut
9- DO NOT PUT THE MILK JUG TOP ON!
10- Place outside in a sunny area and make sure rain or snow can get inside the jug! It will be ok in any weather so do not worry about the cold!
At-Home Learning Ideas
Science
Write in a science journal observations (you can fold 2 pieces of paper)
Study photosynthesis and write a research paper
Math
Measure in inches and centimeters
Create a timeline of rate of growth
Art
Draw or paint what you see
Create a stop frame video capturing the growth of plants
Reading
Read about plants
Read about historical famous gardens (Think Tivoli or Versailles)
Writing
Write about what you see. (Think adjectives, shades of green, number of leaves, or shape of leaves)
Create a story about plants. (Think Jack and the Beanstalk)
Physical Education
Dig a hole to plant later
Build a raised bed with scrap wood to plant a garden
Social Emotional Learning
Talk about being patient while you wait for plants to grow
Discuss how you feel when you see your flowers bloom or share the flowers with a neighbor
After plants are grown
Food
Cook or eat raw, describe taste, use a recipe, or write about your special meal
Flowers
Cut and place in vase, share with a neighbor, or observe pollinators visiting all summer.
You can then transplant the seeds into a garden or put them in a pot! If you plant herbs, lettuce, or small greens, you can eat them straight from the gallon. Any questions feel free to email me!