I think its a great plan, I have done a similar project with a school by me many years ago. We used bedding plants however so that the flowers was already there, we used various coloured petunias, lobelias, marigolds and pansies.
If you do go with the seed then you can propagate them in windowsill propagators so the kids can keep an eye on the seedlings everyday progress, (something my sister does in her class)
LucyL makes some good recommendations, but I would stay away from foxgloves as the flowers are highly poisonous if ingested and so would not be safe around children of a young age.
Tommy, good to hear we're not totally crazy to try this. I think we might try a combination of a few plants (donations from parents), seeds (for learning) and some coloured stones and pots and hopefully between all of that, end up with something that looks a bit like a rainbow
Did loads in my garden today, so can get out in school garden after half term. .
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Dear Lucy L, thank you for your great list. I've just been going through it and making out a list to show the school as to a plan.
If you do have any spare seeds we'd really appreciate it, as we will be relying on parents making some donations, but not sure when this will be.
It all seems easy on paper, lets hope I can make it work.
Hi Peanuts3,
I think its a great plan, I have done a similar project with a school by me many years ago. We used bedding plants however so that the flowers was already there, we used various coloured petunias, lobelias, marigolds and pansies.
If you do go with the seed then you can propagate them in windowsill propagators so the kids can keep an eye on the seedlings everyday progress, (something my sister does in her class)
LucyL makes some good recommendations, but I would stay away from foxgloves as the flowers are highly poisonous if ingested and so would not be safe around children of a young age.
Ooh yes please Bekkie.
Tommy, good to hear we're not totally crazy to try this. I think we might try a combination of a few plants (donations from parents), seeds (for learning) and some coloured stones and pots and hopefully between all of that, end up with something that looks a bit like a rainbow
Did loads in my garden today, so can get out in school garden after half term. .
oh another great idea from Bekkie Hughes, thank you, I might try that.