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Page 1: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14
Page 2: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14

Art of Gardening

• You will start with seeds from a packet.

• It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house.

• It will usually take 10 to 14 days for the seeds to germinate.

Page 3: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14

Lots of Work Ahead…

• While your seeds are germinating, get your plot ready for planting.

• You may need to till.• You will need to hoe.• You should use

fertilizer to get the soil ready for the plants.

Page 4: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14

The Fun Begins

• Seedlings should be getting little leaves.

• Make rows in the plot.

• Read the directions on how far to place seedlings apart.

• Plant the seedlings into the rows.

• WATER YOUR SEEDLINGS!!

Page 5: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14

Wait and Watch

• Think the work is done? WRONG!!

• Plants need lots of water, but not too much. Don’t drown.

• Keep the weeds out of the garden.

• Watch your plants grow.

Page 6: Art of Gardening You will start with seeds from a packet. It’s best to “start” the seeds in a starter box in the house. It will usually take 10 to 14

HARVEST WHAT YOU SOW

• After 45 days or more, depending on your plants, you will be able to pick your produce and EAT!!

• Be sure to enjoy what you and Mother Nature have grown together.