Garden Day Eighteen

One cauliflower didn't survive the rain last night.  I found it lying on top of the ground with its root broken off.  I will leave it there.  Maybe that bunny my neighbour saw the other day will like it.
I will try cauliflower again next year.  It was not meant to be at this point.
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The peas are in serious need of staking, but the ground is too wet now.  I will have to wait just a little longer, but not too much longer to help them with support so they can continue to grow. 
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The lettuce is ready and will be harvested soon, so more seeds can take its place.  Some things mature faster than others and will be ready (for what ever waits them) earlier than others
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The tomatoes show many stages of growth at the same time.
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The carrots are a little clumped together, I need to take some time and carefully thin out some of them so the others can grow strong. 
An important thing to remember with my students as well..... well I wouldn't thin out the students, but for some students the materials will have to be modified or adjusted... paired down and focused to optimize growth.

The beets continue to flourish. They still need attention and care, but they will be alright
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The watermelons continue to grow at a slow pace, but they are growing
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

The swisschard is starting to grow at a faster rate now.  It was slow to start but it will catch up and be ready before many of the other vegetables.
An important thing to remember with my students as well.

When I look back at the garden pictures I can see tremendous growth, even though plants are still in their infancy.  There was still growth.

Some things took root, some will take more time, some seeds will have to be replanted, and will require extra attention.  In the fall we will harvest and prep the soil for next year.  It is the cycle. 

Just as in this course, some ideas took root, others will require more time and attention.  I will work with what I have and continue to research and nurture new ideas.  It is the cycle.