As I turned into the school driveway this morning, I was thrilled to notice a beautiful scene from far away — it was our habitat! It’s really something when a garden grows big enough to be an eye-catcher.
Not only that, but it’s teeming with wildlife. The Queen butterflies ruled the habitat — I couldn’t count them, there were so many.
In the sun and the heat, the Texas natives put on a rainbow-colored show.
Can you believe this garden is only 3 months old? Click the link above to see it back in March.
Aside from all the butterflies, there were bumblebees and honeybees, an assassin bug with its prey, a bird visiting a birdbath, and so much more. The students and teachers are going to be in for such a big surprise when they come back to school in August!
How wonderful, Meredith. You must be so proud! I wish all schools had the same interest and emphasis on teaching and showing children how to protect and beautify our environment. You are amazing!
It takes time, and every school has a different situation, but many schools in many areas are making it a priority. Thanks, sis. 🙂
It does seem that schools are gardening more and more and it’s a great trend. Nearly every classroom had its own garden at my daughter’s elementary school, some were purely ornamental, some herbal, some vegetable. The children loved working in them. Some children were obviously soothed by it. Kudos to you – yours is beautiful.
There is a lot going on in your garden!