Reuniting Kids w/ Nature - Veggie Garden in a Bag

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MATERIALS:
A bag of organic topsoil, organic vegetable seeds, scissors

TIME FRAME:  
60 minutes

PROCEDURE:

1. With permission, go out into your yard and find a spot that you can plant your own little garden in. Remember, your space will need to get 6 to 8 hours of sun each day and need to have access to a water source (though you can hand water if necessary).
2. Place your bag of topsoil where it will stay.  The average bag of topsoil measures ~3 feet X 2 feet, so make sure the spot you pick is big enough to fit your bag and has enough room to walk around.
3. On the back of your bag, cut several small holes that will act as drainage for your plants
4. Carefully turn your bag over so it lays flat on the ground and cut a square out of the top of your bag, making sure not to cut the sides of the bag.
5. Following the instructions on your seed packets for depth and spacing, plant your seeds and gently water them.
6. That’s it!  Now you simply have to water them regularly, watch them grow and enjoy them when they mature!

REFLECTION: 
Where did you place your bag and why?  Which vegetable (or vegetables) did you choose to plant?  If you could grow more vegetable or fruits, what would you grow?  How does it feel to plant seeds and watch them grow knowing that they will feed you soon? How can you continue to grow some of your own foods?

CONNECTIONS: 

Growing a few of your own vegetables not only ensures that you can grow them organically, it also allows you to have immediate access to a healthy snack while helping the environment at the same time!  Imagine if everyone grew just one or two of their own vegetables!

TIPS: 

• What can you do if you don’t have a yard?  Well, if you have a balcony or a sunny window, you can still grow your own vegetables and even a few flowers or herbs!  Check out the self-watering containers activity for instructions and tips for growing veggies in small  spaces!
• You can also use this project to chart germination rates and/or growth rates 

This activity is part of a series of low cost, hands on activities that can be used by anyone who has a passion for nature and who believes that a child's time spent in nature is not only important, but necessary.  Each activity was either created by me or gathered from a variety of sources.  You can find the complete list of all of the activities on my Nature Activities tab.

xoxo,

M

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