Plant of the Week: Black-Eyed Susan
The Black-Eyed Susan is a plant native to many parts of North America that is characterized by its yellow flowers that bloom from June through August. The plant grows up to 36 inches tall and is great for attracting pollinators, making it a popular addition to many gardens. Black-Eyed Susans are also pioneer plants, meaning they grow back first in an area damaged by something such as a fire or flood. The plant also has a history as a Native American medicinal cure.
What’s Happening This Week in the Green Academy?
Our chickens are now six weeks old and have been spending more and more time outside in the facilities that Green Academy classes custom-made for them, like the chicken tractor. We’ve also worked with our three bee colonies on campus and have plans to potentially add up to three more hives. There are also plans to sell eggs produced by our chickens, which should happen next school year. We’re also working to keep our gardens healthy and dig trenches in the area of land adjacent to the soccer field and near the highway where we hope to create a water system.
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