Posterous theme by Cory Watilo

3M and 3K Plant SIPS in the Courtyard

First the potting soil had to be mixed with soil.

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The seedlings were arranged in three rows.  Short plants in the front, medium height plants in the middle and tall plants in the back.

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Once the soil was prepared, it was put into the planters and covered in plastic.  The plastic will help keep moisture in and weeds out.

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Each student got to plant three seedlings in their team's planter. 
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Finally the students filled up watering cans and watered the planters.

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Students also had the chance to make more individual SIPS.  They planted basil and lettuce and delivered the plants to faculty and staff around the school.

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