Kia ora mai te maara.

We created a video mash up of our journey this term in the garden. We want to share this with as many people as possible and show what we have learnt so more people take an interest in gardening.
It's been hard work but we know its going to be worthwhile when everything is ready to harvest.

Planting from seed

Do you know what germination and photosynthesis is?

We have learnt that germination is how a seed starts growing, and that all seeds and plants need oxygen, water and sunlight to grow. This is photosynthesis.

Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes, and most are ready to be transplanted into a bigger garden space in just 4 weeks.

We planted some snow peas, basil, cucumber and marigold seeds on the 11th of September and just 7 days later they have sprouted.

We keep them in the class near a window where they can see the sun. We water them every morning.
It is exciting watching them change and grow. We can not wait to see what they grow in to.

We will be able to take our snow peas pots home over the holidays to care for them and see how much they have grown when we come back in term four.

Whaea Jaime will have a prize for the best growth.