We have cleaned out the greenhouse, and are prepping it for some new tables being donated by our carpentry class.
We've also been busy with Fall Planting! As some of you may know Fall is a great time of year to plant. Woody plants are focusing there energy on root growth instead of leaf production. Strong root systems heading into winter are a must! Also, and perhaps most important, plants with an extra season of establishment are better suited for facing the challenges of summer heat and drought stress.
We've added new shrubs and trees to our landscape, and will continue to plant as the season goes on, so be sure to check back for updates!
Above are pictures of a successful planting of a River Birch. We chose this plant for this area because it is tolerant of wet conditions, this is a low spot on campus where rain water collects.
Above you can see us planting a Cleveland Select Pear Tree. Different from the Bradford Pear Tree, this variety is less susceptible to breakage during high winds. It also flowers beautifully in spring and is well suited to the mostly sunny conditions in the area.
In the photos above the students are recieving a planting lesson from me, Mrs. Greenberg; in the next shot they are putting their new skills to work. We chose Chrysanthemums for around our flagpole because they are perennial flowering plants that are ofter evergreen. They are well suited to the sunny conditions of the area as well. In the next week or so we will be adding spring-blooming bulbs and holly shrubs.
STUDENTS:
What are the steps to planting that you have learned over the last week? Please give me a numbered list of steps; answer by adding a comment!
