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<\/a>One third grader points out the Nasturtium plant.<\/p><\/div>\n
The students have learned not only about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables based on their color, but they have also learned about soil and a particular plant called Nasturtium which resembles a flower and is edible. Two Master Gardeners are to thank- Bob and Carla O\u2019Brien, as their green thumb has not only been infectious to the students but to teachers as well. Mr. Leonard says that he has started his very own garden at home.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Master Gardener Carla O’Brien talks with a couple of third grade boys about planting in the soil.<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t pack the soil,\u201d Mrs. O\u2019Brien explained to a couple of boys getting ready to plant broccoli \u201cpacking the soil will destroy the root system.\u201d Another word of instruction came from Mr. O\u2019Brien in how to plant the lettuce seeds. \u201cYou just want to poke a hole in the soil with your finger, but not very deep. Then place the seed in and cover it with some soil.\u201d Just as the third grade class began to line up to head back inside, Mr. O\u2019Brien reminded the students to bring along their science logs for their next time they would come out to the garden so that they could record what it is they planted, to track the plant\u2019s height as it grows and to record their observations.<\/p>\n