4-29-2020 Plant a Sunflower House

Sunflowers: Vincent VanGogh 

Gardening is a lot of fun and a great way to get outside and get some fresh air.  This is the time of the year to plan and plant a garden.  Growing fruit and vegetables is fun and in the end you get to eat your project.  Here is another fun idea for growing your own HOUSE!  By planning and planting a package of sunflower seeds you can grow your own Sunflower House.  As the sunflowers grow tall, you will have your own fort in your yard.  And not only will you have fun watching it grow and playing in it, but the birds will thank you for providing food when the flowers produce seeds. 

Here are some idea for growing your house.

And some things to ponder.

1.  How tall do you think your sunflowers will grow?
2.  How many seeds will you need to plant?
3. Why are they called sunflowers? 
4. Where is the best place to plant your seeds?
5.  What will your flowers need to grow?
6. What kinds of birds do you think will eat the seeds of the blooming flowers?
7. Can you grow a "house" with seeds of another plant?

Martha Thornburgh: Mount Vernon Schools Teaching and Learning