This week was all about dirt: what it does, why it's important, and which
kinds are better! The naturally sandy soil at the school was a great visual
tool when comparing it to the loamy potting soil brought for the new plants.
This was one of those lessons where the kids could just get their hands dirty!
Whether it was collecting sand for comparison or helping us re-pot some young
strawberries, it was a time to let loose and get to the nitty-gritty of
gardening. The strawberries were planted into vertical planters, which was a
great way of showing what you can do with limited space in a garden (also uses
less water than a traditional garden). 
Another tidbit that we've touched on at several lessons is the importance of
bees. As should be expected, the students had a rather negative reaction to
close encounters of the bee kind in the garden. They're fascinated, however, to
learn that we actually love the bees that visit, and most of the kids
noticeably became more comfortable with them as time went on. Some even inched
closer every few minutes, mainly watching as the bees drank from the
freshly-watered beds. (Fun fact: bees always stay close to a source of water.)
This kind of curiosity and discovery is probably the most rewarding thing to
see in the garden.Christine
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