Water. All living things it need to live and thrive, making it one of our most valuable natural resources. Unfortunately, it’s rapidly becoming one of the most endangered. Water shortages loom as growing cities and suburbs bring increased demands in concentrated areas, and droughts threaten various regions every year. Adopting efficient watering practices not only conserves water and boosts plant health, it’s another way to empower kids to help protect precious resources thro

Grow cucumbers in your home or school garden and you’ll become part of a long gardening heritage. These crisp, refreshing vegetables originated in India, where they have been grown for the past 3000 years! Of course, many changes have come to this crop over the centuries, so gardeners can find a cucumber variety that works in just about any garden situation. Varieties There’s a type of cucumber for every use, including slicers for fresh eating, and varieties bred especially f

Download this activity Overview: Water is important for all living things, and the plants in your garden are no exception. Plants absorb water through their roots so your soil is an important player in making sure your plants have what they need to survive. This fun experiment you can do at home or in a school garden classroom explores how your soil conditions impact water availability and soil erosion. Materials: 4 old 9″X13″ cake pans garden soil compost mulch fast growing