Nov 20, 2008, Multiply, The Eco-Schoold Herb Garden

Who remembers the Eco-Schools Herb garden??

Back in May/June I wrote about a herb garden some of the pupils got involved in planting. The original blogs are here
http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/journal/item/40/What_is_a_herb_No_2

http://forgetmenot525.multiply.com/journal/item/42/Your_land_is_my_land_continuation_of_the_herb_garden_story

These pupils had never done any thing like this before and it was wonderful to see them out there getting their hands dirty and planting the herbs. I took a group of them to the local garden center to chose the herbs and a few days later we planted their herbs in a small garden next to the front entrance. I thought those of you who remember the original blog would like an update……………..as winter sets in look how well established our herb garden is. These kids should be proud of themselves.
Just recently we have been back in the garden digging over and preparing another corner close to the front entrance. This time we are planting a wild hedgerow. We have packed this tiny space full of Hawthorn, Dog Rose, Holly, and Dog Wood. There are almost 50 small bushes in all and if they all survive they will need thinning out in a couple of years. As if this wasn’t enough, I really splashed out and bought 500 wild bluebell bulbs, the pupils have planted these very close together in among the hedgerow bushes and all around the borders of the herb garden.
 I can’t wait for the spring when they will all bloom; it will be spectacular to have a great splash of bluebell blue greet you as you enter the school.

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delete reply kathyinozarks wrote on Nov 21, '08 wonderful Loretta, thanks for the update

delete reply djdx wrote on Nov 21, '08 A wonderful activity IMHO. Next you can teach them to cook with the herbs. :-)

delete reply starfishred wrote on Nov 20, '08 It will be wonderful in the spring.

delete reply dianahopeless wrote on Nov 20, '08 You have some lucky students. What a teacher you are!! How marvelous that will look come spring. Looking forward to more photos then......

delete reply seanymph3 wrote on Nov 20, '08 Oh how wonderful. Nobody trashed it either. You know how some kids are. Im glad they respected all that work. And the new plantings sound wonderful. Cant wait to see the pics come spring. :)

delete reply brendainmad wrote on Nov 20, '08 I can't wait to see this in the spring!

delete reply veryfrank wrote on Nov 20, '08 Busy, busy lady that you are, but this is so rewarding - I know.

delete reply acousticeagle wrote on Nov 20, '08 Oh, Loretta, just wanted to let you know that I'm having trouble with your site. When I write text the whole text block keeps spreading horizontally.

delete reply acousticeagle wrote on Nov 20, '08 Gosh, you've been sooo busy. Small area gardening can be so rewarding. It's really good to get some relaxation and exercise at the same time.

delete reply wulfshado wrote on Nov 20, '08 ooooo you had better be prepared with progressional pictures for those of us who can't be there to see in person!