Year 2 became gardeners last week! They watered their flowers and edible plants before planting potato seeds. Some were even brave enough to taste edible plants like kale, fennel and Batavia lettuce!
Year 2 Taste Edible Plants
Year 2 became gardeners last week! They watered their flowers and edible plants before planting potato seeds. Some were even brave enough to taste edible plants like kale, fennel and Batavia lettuce!
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