what is a seed library?. types of libraries what was a mobile library? what is a little free...

What is a Seed Library?

Types of Libraries What was a Mobile Library? What is a Little Free Library?

A Seed Library

Link to NBC Video about Seed Libraries Did Kansas have a Seed Library? Do you pay to check out seeds? Why do people like seed libraries?

How will we get seeds? How do you get seeds from a tomato,

corn, carrots, radish, etc?

What will we learn How to find information in nonfiction

materials (books and on seed packets) How to save seeds How to use zone maps to help you learn

when to plant seeds

Plants and Seeds What do we Know

What do we want to Know?

What have we learned?

What is a Plant’s Zone? Can you plant seeds in January? What about when it is snowing? Should you plant seeds in July when it is

110 degrees out?

NO! You should plant certain plants

according to the plant’s zone!

Zone Hardiness Map link

What zone do we live in?

Today’s Assignment Each table has seed packets and

something to write on.

Look at the seed packets and write down at least one fact on the back that might be useful for someone who is planting this seed.

Example This plant packet

says it should be watered weekly.

This would be important for a gardener to know!

What questions do we have?