Do your kids love bugs? If so, then you need to get your hands on these books for insect lovers. Believe it or not, these slippery, crawling, and inching bugs give kids the opportunity to learn through digging in the dirt and overturning rocks. It gives them a way to explore and learn with very little

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Exploring the Montana Dinosaur Trail provides a great opportunity for amateur paleontologists to explore this fascinating realm and get their hands in the dirt.

What is your favorite childhood memory of playing in the mud? Here are 10 reasons to let your kids explore the benefits of mud play today!

Gardener's hands can get pretty dirty but with this homemade hand scrub no one would ever know. This scrub is perfect for getting the dirt out from under fingernails and out of the nooks and crannies (aka wrinkles) in our hands. It takes just minutes to mix together using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Here's a fun soap experiment for teaching kids about germs. Teach healthy habits like washing hands with kids. Children will love learning about germs! Why Teaching Kids About Germs Can Be TrickyGerms are tiny and we can't see them. It's hard for kids to understand that something they can't see...

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Here's a fun soap experiment for teaching kids about germs. Teach healthy habits like washing hands with kids. Children will love learning about germs! Why Teaching Kids About Germs Can Be TrickyGerms are tiny and we can't see them. It's hard for kids to understand that something they can't see...

Get your hands a little dirty in this hands-on soil nature study where you simply have to walk out the door for a quick nature walk.

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Reference the NOAA chart below for your historical Last Freeze Date, then add 1-2 weeks to buffer against frost: Determining the Last Frost Date Based on Your Hardiness Zone As a gardener and plant lover, you know that your plants need plenty of love and attention. Sensitive to their environments, plants need the perfect balance of sunlight, water, and temperature to thrive. Finding this perfect balance as a plant owner involves a lot of planning and hard work, which is why the team at Garden Tower Project is here to help you figure your first and last frost date, hardiness zone, and supply you with tips for ensuring that your plants thrive in every environment. Using this information, you can make the most out of your Garden Tower ® 2 Vertical Planting System and plan for a bountiful harvest down the road. How First and Last Frost Date is Determined What is a First and Last Frost Date and What Does it Mean for My Plants? Frost - ranging from a light freeze to a severe freeze - can damage even your strongest plants. Frost dates are typically defined as the days in which there’s a 50% chance of being frost-free. In the spring, this date is your ‘last frost date’ and in the fall is if your ‘first frost date,’ both of which help determine the window in which the majority of your plants can stay safe from frost. First and last frost dates range based on your hardiness zone. Within a single zone, the average frost dates can vary by as much as a week, which is why it’s important to pay attention to your hardiness zone and date-specific weather patterns when planting. To help you sort through which dates are right based on your location, the chart above shows the average dates for the last spring frost and the first fall/winter frost dates for each USDA Hardiness Zone. As a general rule of (green) thumb, however, it’s advised to adjust these dates by two full weeks based on the ‘spring forward, fall back’ rule. In other words, your last frost date may average on March 1st-15th, but it’s safer to wait to plant between the 15th and 31st. What is My Hardiness Zone? Using Your Hardiness Zone to Determine the Last Frost Date As we mentioned, your first and last frost dates are based on your hardiness zone, sometimes referred to as a ‘planting zone’ or ‘gardening zone.’ Here are a few resources for helping you find your hardiness zone based on where you live: Determining Your Hardiness Zone: Includes vegetable planting schedule, a hardiness zone look-up, and a germination temperature chart. Precise Growing Zones by State: Do you find yourself sitting on the edge of two zones? Check out this more precise chart. We recommend choosing the zone with a later last frost date to play it safe. Vegetable Planting Schedule by Zone: Your hardiness zone changes when specific vegetables should be planted -- double-check every vegetable in your garden before planting! Tips for Ensuring Plant Safety with First and Last Frost Dates 4 Tips for Avoiding and Surviving a Surprise Frost Play it Safe: It’s better to plant a few days later than risk a frost that could kill your plants. Follow the spring forward and fall back rule for your last and first frost dates, respectively, to ensure warm enough temperatures. Check the Weather: Every year is different. While we have estimates on the average dates, always check the weather prior to planting to ensure your plants aren’t hit with a surprising frost. Move Inside if Needed: In the case of a surprise frost, the Garden Tower ® 2 System makes it possible to bring your plants inside overnight to avoid a frost that could kill your plants. Always use a partner or two to move your tower to avoid injury. Our Premium Caster Kit provides incredible mobility for such a large soil-based growing system. Cover Your Crops: At Garden Tower Project, we just push wooden, plastic, metal, or bamboo stakes into the tower and drape sheets, spun cloth, or plastic to protect from overnight unexpected frosts. Try to keep the protective covering from touching your plants (this provides an air-gap which insulates the plants from the light freeze or frost). Ready to grow? Kick-off your season and learn how Garden Tower ® 2 Vertical Planting System can help you grow larger, healthier plants with less space now.

In hopes of encouraging everyone to get muddy this summer I have compiled a list of super fun mud activities that kids of all...

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If you love gardening and own a dog, you may know that those two don't always go hand-in-hand. This is because many pups like to get into the garden - whether it's to dig in the dirt, chew on some greenery or eat veggies. Here's how to keep dogs out of flower beds and the garden with 11 ways to dog proof a garden.

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Dig your hands into some earth science with this soil sheet! Your little scientist can hone his reading skills as he learns what soil is and how it is formed.

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It's a dirty job but teaching Soils in the Environment is a fun & engaging science unit filled with activities your students will love.

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Sensory play is such a wonderful way to engage in hands-on, experiential learning with kids. By using all of the senses, as they will do in this bugs in muck activity, children are better able to remember and process information. This muck has a really fun texture. It looks super goopy and messy but comes […]

We’ve made a lot of progress on the Work Clothes Closet project I wrote about last month and the team is so excited to see this space transforming before ou ...

Learn with real wiggly worms in the classroom this spring! Practice math and science skills during this sensory activity while encouraging new experiences.

How does water get from a plant's roots to its leaves? Find the answers with these fun, hands-on activities to explore the plant vascular system

This gardener hand scrub recipe will help any gardener tackle the hand mess that happens while playing in the dirt. This is a great gift for gardeners!

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A wonderful ebook full of educational ideas for playful preschool learning for children aged 3-5 years old. Perfect for homeschool, preschool, and summer!

By understanding what soil amendments offer, you can make the most of your lawn and garden.

This mini unit is all about Earthworm . It includes anchor charts, sequencing cards, and response sheets.Life CycleKWL ChartsCan/Have/AreDo You Like the Dirt? Yes/NoIf you like this unit, make sure to check out the big bundle! Multiple Life Cycle units!! Mega Life Cycle Bundle...

My students' fascination with rocks is evident from the first day of school, when they start presenting me with the pebbles they collect out on the playground. These are no ordinary pebbles--they are treasures! Soon, their cubbies are full of these "treasures" and I find little rocks stowed away all over the room. You can download all of the free printables for my Kindergarten Rocks and Soil Unit here: Download Kindergarten Rock Unit I introduce this unit by reading a simple and sweet book about rocks: If You Find a Rock by Peggy Christian Then I present the kids with my own rock collection. Some of these rocks are just everyday, ordinary rocks that I've picked up in my yard or alongside the road. Some are special rocks I've either purchased or inherited--pieces of crystals, fools gold, pumice, volcanic glass, etc. I am also a sucker for those tourist traps alongside the highway that let you purchase polished rocks by the scoopful. I let the kids explore--touch, feel, use hand lenses, sort, and just play with the rocks. Then I send a letter home to families asking the kids to bring in one or two (which usually ends up being...