Who remembers the Eco-Schools Herb garden??Back in May/June I wrote about a herb garden some of the pupils got involved in planting. The original blogs are here
http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/journal/item/40/What_is_a_herb_No_2
http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/journal/item/42/Your_land_is_my_land_continuation_of_the_herb_garden_story
These pupils had never done any thing like this before and it was wonderful to see them out there getting their hands dirty and planting the herbs. I took a group of them to the local garden center to chose the herbs and a few days later we planted their herbs in a small garden next to the front entrance. I thought those of you who remember the original blog would like an update……………..as winter sets in look how well established our herb garden is. These kids should be proud of themselves.
Just recently we have been back in the garden digging over and preparing another corner close to the front entrance. This time we are planting a wild hedgerow. We have packed this tiny space full of Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Holly, and Dog Wood. There are almost 50 small bushes in all and if they all survive they will need thinning out in a couple of years. As if this wasn’t enough, I really splashed out and bought 500 wild bluebell bulbs, the pupils have planted these very close together in among the hedgerow bushes and all around the borders of the herb garden.
I can’t wait for the spring when they will all bloom; it will be spectacular to have a great splash of bluebell blue greet you as you enter the school.
ooooo you had better be prepared with progressional pictures for those of us who can't be there to see in person!
ReplyDeleteGosh, you've been sooo busy. Small area gardening can be so rewarding. It's really good to get some relaxation and exercise at the same time.
ReplyDeleteOh, Loretta, just wanted to let you know that I'm having trouble with your site. When I write text the whole text block keeps spreading horizontally.
ReplyDeleteBusy, busy lady that you are, but this is so rewarding - I know.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see this in the spring!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful. Nobody trashed it either. You know how some kids are. Im glad they respected all that work. And the new plantings sound wonderful. Cant wait to see the pics come spring. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have some lucky students. What a teacher you are!!
ReplyDeleteHow marvelous that will look come spring. Looking forward to more photos then......
It will be wonderful in the spring.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful activity IMHO.
ReplyDeleteNext you can teach them to cook with the herbs. :-)
wonderful Loretta, thanks for the update
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