February brought the Nature Center and Garden a tiny bit of much needed rain. During this time of extreme drought, it is important for our students to learn about our water supply - where it comes from, how much there is, and what sort of climate we live in (Mediterranean, NOT desert). There are a wide variety of California Native Plants in our N
We were so fortunate to receive a generous donation of soil, amendments and plant food from our friends at Kellogg Garden Supply. Over the next few weeks we will begin renovating the existing raised garden beds and planning out the orchard and herb garden.
Our students will be learning about insects and birds in the Nature Center and Garden this month, as well as planting some of those seeds they looked at in January.
ature Cen ter - some need water the day they are planted and then never again, others need periodic watering, but none need as much as a conventional garden or lawn.We were so fortunate to receive a generous donation of soil, amendments and plant food from our friends at Kellogg Garden Supply. Over the next few weeks we will begin renovating the existing raised garden beds and planning out the orchard and herb garden.
Our students will be learning about insects and birds in the Nature Center and Garden this month, as well as planting some of those seeds they looked at in January.