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Home Care for Basil SIPs

Did You Bring Home A Basil SIP From Science Day? Here’s How to Care for It!Thanks to the students and parents who made sub-irrigated basil planters at Science Day! (And lots of gratitude to the parent and teacher volunteers, to Gotham Greens hydroponic farm–for donating the  basil plant starts in biodegradable volcanic ash material. And…

Planting Basil SIPs: A Science Day Project

Plant Basil At Science Day!On Saturday, 1.24, garden committee members will help  students plant basil seeds in a sub-irrigated planter made from empty plastic water bottles. Step 1: Using a scissor or other cutting utensil, create 1-3 puncture holes in top of the bottle. Step 2: Cut bottle in half. Remove cap. **Science Day Activity…

Garden Committee Meets Friday 1.23, 8:30am in the Cafe

The next garden committee meeting is Friday morning, January 23rd. We’ll discuss the incoming grow lights, demo the sub-irrigated planter project for Science Day, the Nature Works Everywhere Grant program, and other upcoming Grow To Learn events and giveaways.  All community members are welcome!  Learn more about what’s going on by joining the online discussion…