So, the garden is doing wonderfully so far. The peas are growing, the carrots are beginning to sprout, and in the greenhouse things are blooming. The kids have been working on building trellises for the peas to cling to as they grow tall. 

A Sprouting Carrot

Strawberries Beginning to Grow

The strawberries, surprisingly enough, have already started to grow fruit. Their little white flowers have curled into themselves and have begun the process to some tasty little niblets. 

Look! Support! Hooray!

Meanwhile, the boys have been building trellises for the pea plants. A trellis is basically a way for plants to grow upwards while clinging to a structure for the sake of structure. Pea plants, being unable to support their own weight due to small stem structure, they curl around whatever they can find, like a vine.

Steve, the Strong Man, and his Raised Bed

Not only that, but Steve and Max have been working on a raised bed, basically another field we can work in. Toby says we're going to be growing tomatoes in them. A raised bed also makes it harder for weeds to grow, because it is higher than the weeds are. Take that, weeds! We'll be pouring in the suitable soil for the tomatoes when it's time to plant them- how exciting!

With so much happening at the garden, keep an eye on Village School's backyard, or else before you know it we'll have a while orchard out here!

Lisa