Last fall, our class planted a small garden outside the window of Room 14. At first the dirt was hard and dry, and nothing grew. Then Mr. Davis showed us how to mix in compost and water the beds every morning. We were careful not to step on the tiny seedlings.

By spring we had lettuce, radishes, and carrots. The cafeteria even used some of our lettuce in a salad. Now, whenever the dirt looks dry, someone grabs the watering can. Nobody wants the garden to look lifeless again. Mr. Davis says that next year we can try tomatoes and peppers too, if we take good care of the soil over the summer.