Winter Sowing

The 6th graders and I are currently preparing all the containers for our winter sowing experience. Each of the 1st-5th graders will have a container they will nurture in the coming weeks. The 6th graders will be "in charge" of the containers and making sure that they are cared for properly. Winter sowing is a process that is supposed to help to strengthen the seeds as they acclimate themselves to the wonderful Wisconsin coldness. Old milk jugs are filled with potting soil and the seeds, then taped shut with the top left off. These jugs are left outside from around the end of February until they germinate in their own time, sometime during the spring months. I am anxious to see if this process will be successful. We are conducting a true experiment that the whole school will watch in anticipation. Wish us luck!

WOW!!!!

I have been overwhelmed by the number of people who have brought in dirt and empty plastic clear bottles. Thank you so much for remembering to bring them in! If you happen to look around your garage and want to get rid of your half full bag of potting soil OR would like to donate a new bag, feel free to drop it by the science lab anytime. I am also collecting clear or translucent large plastic bottles. (empty juice bottles, milk cartons, water/pop bottles, spaghetti containers, etc...) Please be sure that they are clean when you send them in (yes, I know I am being picky). :) Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Kim

Happy Veteran's Day

Just wanted to say thanks so much to those who dedicate themselves to serve our country! We, at St. Dennis, truly love each and everyone of you!!!

Winter Sowing!

Not sewing, sOwing! :) Our school is going to attempt to winter sow some seeds. In order to do this, I need translucent or transparent plastic containers. I think that spaghetti sauce plastic jars, milk jugs, etc... will work great. I am also collecting pop bottles, I think they will work for the little kiddos. I am also in need of potting soil. If you have any partial bags or full bags that you don't feel like storing this winter, we could gladly make use of them. Feel free to send in any of these. Thanks much!

Oh, Scott and Clay put a layer of leaves on the garden. It looks like a warm blanket! :) Thanks, GUYS!

More soon!

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

I went out and planted chives that were donated from the Stadtmueller family. There are two different types and they made the room smell really yummy! Thank you, Stadtmuellers!

October 10, 2009

Today, I was able to take my mom (who lives in Oklahoma and is a mega gardener) by our garden. We also planted some more bulbs that had been donated after the ground breaking weekend. She said she would come back in the spring and give some more advice, I sure hope so! :)

October 3, 2009

Striking a pose are Nikala, Nikki, Lara and Chloe...


Polly and Mr. Dave were great helps that morning, too.

Caught Stefanie off guard, I think! :)