Davis Elementary School Garden: November 2014

Saturday, November 15, 2014

LEAVES!

One of the very last jobs for the garden before winter is to spread out the leaves which were brought to us by Jamie Lewis from Extreme Landscaping who is always willing to lend a hand with the Davis School Garden.

We spread the leaves into the PATHWAYS of the garden and leave the garden beds clear. We do this so we can find the garden beds again in the spring and add fresh compost to them to make them ready for planting. And we spread leaves in the pathways to keep the weeds from growing up there during the spring and summer.

If anyone wants to help I am leaving my wheel barrows and pitch fork by the compost bin. Families, teachers & kids are all welcome to come help spread a few leaves.

Be careful not to step in the garden beds (where the irrigation tapes are) and not to wheel barrow over them. Try to stay on the pathways.

THANKS!
Meighan

Harvesting potatoes

Hi everyone!

What a fun fall it's been! Here are some of my photos from a wonderful potato harvest day with Ms. Kimball-Dorey's class.

Today's Nature Idea-Make Huge Bubbles!

Ingredients

· 6 cups water (distilled is best but tap water is fine)

· 1/2 cup blue Dawn dish detergent I used “ultra concentrated”, but Dawn original is even better.

· 1/2 cup corn starch

· 1 tbsp baking powder (not baking soda)

· 1 tbsp Glycerine

You will also need a giant bubble wand.

HOMEMADE GIANT BUBBLE RECIPE

1. Dissolve Cornstarch-Dissolve cornstarch in the water, stirring really well.

2. Add Remaining Ingredients-Stir in the rest of the ingredients, being very careful not to create a lot of froth.

3. Let it Sit-Allow your bubble mixture to sit for at least an hour before using, stirring occasionally when you see the cornstarch settling to the bottom.

Note: Some of the cornstarch won’t dissolve completely and may even settle to the bottom when you’re using your bubble mixture, but it won’t affect the quality of your bubbles.

HOW TO MAKE A GIANT BUBBLE WAND:

I used two drinking straws, and a length of yarn that was 6 to 8 times longer than the length of one straw. Thread the yarn through the straws, tie a knot, and you’re good to go!