Water your plants ASAP! - by Livia Gamble
Identify Leaves by Referencing This Greetings Card! Also Available in my Shop as an A3 Print! Leaves Greetings Card Includes a Forest Green Envelope (11.4 cm x 16.2 cm) & a Cello Cover For Protection. 100% Recycled Card Blank Inside
The classical architect George Saumarez Smith has taken a slow, considered approach to the decoration of his terraced house, gradually building up the interiors with collections of books, linocuts, pottery and patterned textiles
Knowing when to cut back asparagus is important for plant health and management of pests. Learn asparagus plant pruning timing and tips here.
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Unit studies are a great way to introduce your children to a special topic of interest. A gardening unit study is a wonderful way to show your children to where their food comes and how
Valued for its vigor and exceptional adaptability, Hemerocallis fulva produces six-petaled, trumpet-shaped, tawny-orange blossoms atop tall, leafless stalks. Rising from a mound of arching, strap-shaped, light green leaves, each flower, up to 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), typically lasts no more than 24 hours (thus the common name 'Daylily'), opening up in the morning and withering during the forthcoming night, possibly replaced by another one on the same scape (flower stalk) the next day. A great naturalizer, this Daylily multiplies happily! Blooming from mid to late summer, this clump-forming perennial grows up to 36 in. tall (90 cm) and spreads slowly via rhizomes to 30 in. (75 cm)
First sciences experiments! Find an easy activity with free printables to learn everything about the life cycle of plants!
Thinking of becoming a botanist or a horticulturist, but aren't sure what the difference is between the two? These two areas of study are both rooted in the study of plants, but have some distinct differences. In this article, we look at both disciplines, and what you can expect as you further your knowledge in each of them.
Growing your own dahlias from seeds can save hundreds of dollars if you want a large flower garden. Getting started is easy, and this article will walk you through each step!
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Embedded within the eroded cement and marble pillars of artist Jamie North are a host of plants native to Australia. Kangaroo vines, Port Jackson figs, and kidney weeds wrap themselves around steel cables and grow from the crevices of the cracked stone forms, juxtaposing the industrial, human-made sculptures with organic elements. The lush greenery infuses the otherwise dilapidated structures with new life, which elicits a larger theme of regeneration. In a note to Colossal, North writes that he begins each vertical work with a geometric cast evoking the stately shapes of the tower and column. More
Discover the most Exotic Philodendron Plants and grow these tropical beauties in your home that also purify indoor air while looking stunning!
The simple solution? Decorate your home with plants that don't need sunlight or can thrive in very low light conditions.
Check out these awesome spring printable preschool worksheets! You'll find both Math & Literacy activities that are quick & easy for your little kids! They're a fun, no prep way to get your preschoolers thinking!
Have you ever heard of Ajuga? If not, then you are going to want to take a look at this plant guide. Learn everything you need to know about the Ajuga plant!
Prayer Plants can be low maintenance beauties, and with the right care, they will dominate the plant shelfie! Here is what you need to know to keep your Calathea, Maranta, Stromanthe and Ctenanthe in good health and looking as stylish as ever.
It is officially SPRING! This makes it the perfect time of year to dive into this Seeds and Plants Unit Study! This unit study for kids is perfect for the whole family to dive into together. It is divided into ten specific topics, covering all aspects of learning about seeds and plants. If you are
Learn about plants with this 80 page botany lesson for kids! Information, worksheets, experiments, and more for elementary age!
If you need no-prep lessons about plants, don't miss this plants unit study and worksheets set.
by Jennifer Poindexter Have you ever pondered the history in your herb garden? Chances are you haven’t. Most of us become so busy with growing a garden that we hardly stop to think about the history behind each plant. One resource we can use, to learn a little more about our plants, is the Bible. […]
Get up close with the photosynthesis process by painting with chlorophyll. This STEM chlorophyll science lesson will be memorable for all.
Roundup of free botany materials for homeschools and classrooms; free plant printables for a variety of ages
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The European Hardiness Zone Map divides Europe into 11 zones indicating the minimum temperature range suitable for plant growth
Step by step explanation and tutorial on painting a watercolour sketchbook study of a Nasturtium flower and leaf by Lizzie Harper
Bees are important to the environment—and these herbs are good for your dinner.
Learning the art of growing a tall and large ponytail palm is a clever mix of science and approach. Here's how to achieve it!
I am ready to add spring poems to our poetry notebooks. I just can't take the winter any longer! Poems to add to our notebooks this month! Make a Hello Spring Book! Hello butterflies! click here for poems and spring book Here are some other posts that share spring poems! March Poems April Poems April Poems
Remember these tips to keep your geraniums growing their best.
Have fun with this FREE Nature Study with Trees and Leaves that lets upper elementary and middle school students draw, label, color, and more!
Japanese Sweet Flag Grass, Acorus gramineus: "Water's Sedge" Japanese sweet flag grass is one of those plants with a proclivity for water which also happen
Je suis tombé sur cette image de courges qui poussent en hauteur jusqu'à former une magnifique voûte multicolore étonnante. Sans songer à reproduire une telle plantation, qui couvrirait plus que la surface de mon jardin, j'avoue que cela me laisse...
See unique and creative plant life cycle activities and teaching ideas with hands-on plant needs experiments for kids.
Learn how to make grass heads with your young learners! Perfect for PreK, Kindergarten, and Preschool, this activity will have your little ones giggling with excitement as they grow.
Warning: I went a little crazy with hyperlinking. Once I started... I just couldn't stop. You've been warned. One of my goals for science is to make using our textbook more exciting. It's common knowledge that textbooks don't possess much of that "cool factor". I've always been a fan of Dinah Zike's Foldables, but until recently I hadn't quite figured out how (or when) to use them. Then, my wheels starting turning. As part of of plants chapter, I wanted my kiddos to be able to recognize the process of photosynthesis, but I didn't exactly have gobs of time to spend on it. I knew in my mind, I wanted my students to create some kind of photosynthesis foldable. After a few failed google searches, I decided to use my own noggin. Using an awesome foldable resource I snagged from Pinterest, I decided on a "Six Door" foldable. A Teacher's Treasure has several great options and ideas for foldables here. In the top three boxes, students listed the three things necessary for photosynthesis to occur: water, sunlight energy, and carbon dioxide. On two of the bottom flaps, we wrote what plants produce as a result of photosynthesis: oxygen and sugar. One of my students even suggested writing "produces" at the bottom to remember! Brilliant! Finally, in the last box we wrote the definition of photosynthesis. Not too shabby! On the inside of the flaps, using our books as a resource, students described what happened with sunlight, carbon, water ... and so on and so on. My kids loved it! It was probably because they got to fold, cut, and color. Oh well, I'll take it! I've been a follower of Eve's Science Notebooking blog for awhile, but it took my brilliant coworker to stumble upon her Flip and Flaps post for the lightbulb to turn on! As I mentioned earlier, I am always looking for ways to make the textbook seem "cool". Although, one student DID tell me that he took his book home every night to read... I'll assume he is the minority. So! After reading this post on Flip and Flaps, Erin (my brilliant coworker) and I put our heads together and whipped up some flippity flaps for the week! Using Microsoft Publisher as Eve suggested, I created a little interactive textbook activity for lesson four. I asked my students today what they thought and I received cheers! Let's keep in mind... they got to color and glue again. On the cover of the flip flap, I created a parts of the flower review based on this photo. On the inside, students sneakily had to reread the text to fill in the blank and answer various questions. I'm Learning So Much about Flowers! How DO plants grow? Erin (my brilliant coworker) recreated this leaves, stems, and roots flip flap for our kiddos to review the functions of each. Once again, my kids were in love with science (or their scissors, colors, and glue). Now, before I part for the evening I must inform everyone of something extremely important happening this weekend. The University of Missouri will be playing the kU jayhawks (yes, that is grammatically correct) at THE MIZZOU Arena this Saturday. There's only one thing I have to say: MIZZOU-RAH!
