Moore Farms Botanical Gardens Visits Moore Intermediate School On September 20, 2019, students in Mrs. Woodwards STEAM Lab welcomed Kelli, Nina, and Melody from Moore Farms Botanical Gardens in Lake City. After a brief introduction, four students worked together to complete a diagram of the life cycle of the plant. Students then identified Florence on the Plant Hardiness map and learned that we are in Zone 8 for planting fruits and vegetables. Students were then given an opportunity to taste test green and multi-colored peppers. The overall consensus--the multi colored peppers won! Once students were done with the taste testing, everyone went outside to the garden area to get it ready for fall planting. Students were broken up into three groups and each group had a different task to complete. Students were tasked with pulling out the old crops, refilling the raised beds with soil, and pulling weeds. Students then learned how to plant the seeds in the beds. Students planted carrots, radishes, kale, spearmint, peppermint, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, rosemary, lettuce, beets, sugar snap peas, strawberries, and brussels sprouts. Willow Price, student at Moore, said, “I enjoyed learning about the seeds, how they feel, and being able to put my hands in the soil.” Moore students will visit the garden regularly to watch the seeds grow. Joanna McCumber, STEAM Coach, at Moore said, “All of the students enjoyed being able to spend time in the garden and learn how to plant seeds. We are looking forward to future visits from Moore Farms Botanical Gardens.” Moore Principal Carol Schweitz, said, “Thank you to Moore Farms Botanical Garden for providing students with a real-world experience.” Valerie Woodward, STEAM Lab teacher, said, “We enjoyed having the ladies from Moore Botanical Gardens come to our school. The students liked working in the garden and learning how to plant various plants. The students are excited to see the seeds they planted grow.” The Moore students and staff are grateful for this partnership with Moore Farms Botanical Gardens!
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