Our school is having a project called HPAR and we are doing the topic of the OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. Basically, it is a big part of the bush with old rotted benches. We need to redo it so does anyone have any tips?
2006-09-13 19:00:40 · 7 answers · asked by we_3_weed_killers 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Look, I kinda need URGENT help here so PLEASE respond!
2006-09-13 19:02:50 · update #1
To help I really need to know where you are and what climate you have. It sounds like the rotted benches need to go especially if they're splintery. You could replace them with logs to sit on as restoring them or building more, would be expensive and may be beyond the skills of the students. If they're not too bad they can be sanded back and painted but you may need to pull in some of the dads who own electric sanders. Marking out paths with white painted bricks or stones always looks nice. In creating the garden using varieties of shrubs and plants that are native to the area is always the best bet. Some of the bushes that are already there may be able to be used in the design. Why get rid of everything if you don't have to. Make sure you compost before you plant. Mushroom compost is good, but if too expensive dig in any sort of vegetation. Some uniquely shaped large stones in the garden give it a feature without being breakable or hopefully steal-able. Hope this helps.
2006-09-13 19:40:57 · answer #1 · answered by meggettie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our green classroom has received state PTA monies, local educational foundation monies and other grant money. These green classroom ideas are big right now. Contact the person in your school district who writes the grants - get in on the action...
Each class planted their own row and "weeded" once every 2 weeks. Volunteers helped out with the kids and in between visits. We set up a drip irrigation system which we got donated.
Veggies are popular because they grow well and fast. Same for herbs.
Get your PTA involved and tap into your parent resources for donated items like: water hoses, wheelbarrows, gloves, tools, shed, etc...
Have fun....
2006-09-14 02:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local Cooperative Extension Office/Master Gardener volunteer program if you are in the USA.
Providing consulting to school gardens is a favorite activity of Master Gardeners. I know, cause I R one.
As somebody else said, they would need to examine your site, talk about the resources available to your school and find out how ambitious a project you would like to undertake. Perhaps there are businesses or charitable groups available who would be willing to donate materials in exchange for a little 'good will' advertising?
Hope it works out well for you.
2006-09-14 12:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Cornpatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, we need more info to help you.
I am a Horticultural Therapist and have designed many gardens for children but need to know the age group, abilities and capabilities of the group, location, climate, soil, exposure, water availability, budget and especially what your goals are.
Sounds like you might have bitten off more than you can chew?
2006-09-14 02:01:57 · answer #4 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing that I would suggest is that you plant native wildflowers or just native plants in general. It is cheap, low maintenance, and looks really good too. Do an internet search on a concept called 'xeriscaping.' It will give you a better idea of what I am talking about.
2006-09-14 04:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by green builder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough info
2006-09-13 21:25:05 · answer #7 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋