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Current requirements can be seen HERE as well as found in your rank manual - along with great ideas for completion. We guide you through the completion of the requirements in bold below.

Complete the following Requirements:

  1. Select a seed, and plant it in a small container. Care for it for 30 days. Take a picture or make a drawing of your plant once each week to share with your den or family.

  2. Find out the growing zone for your area, and share the types of plants that will grow best in your zone.

  3. Visit or research a botanical or community garden in your area, and learn about two of the plants that grow there. Share what you have learned with your den or family.

  4. Complete one of the following:

(a) Make a terrarium.

(b) Using a seed tray, grow a garden inside your home. Keep a journal of its progress for 30 days. Share the results with your den or family.

(c) Grow a sweet potato plant in water. Keep a journal of its growth for two weeks. Share the information with your den or family.

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#1 & #2 | 30-Day Plant Tracker

Combine this requirement with #4A below!

Plant Tracker

#3 | Visit a Botanical or Community Garden

Local Places to Visit (Please observe all admission and/ or visitor guidelines.)

  • The community garden at the D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA

  • Polly Carter Community Garden and Trail at Tumc, 1603 Baker Dr. Tomball 77375

  • NAM Garden of Plymouth United Church, 5927 Louetta Rd. Spring 77379

  • Veggie Village Children's Garden, 8950 Creekside Green Dr. Spring 77389

  • Mercer Botanical Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338

  • McGovern Centennial Gardens, 1500 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004

  • Beaumont Botanical Gardens, 6088 Babe Zaharias Dr, Beaumont, TX 77705

  • Cypresswood Water Conservation Garden, 4107 Evening Trail Dr, Spring, TX 77388

  • The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 - this one is definitely not in town but if you are in the area it is worth the trip.


#4 | Terrariums

Materials:

☐ Jar with lid,

☐ ½ c. pebbles/ rocks,

☐ ¼-½ c. activated charcoal,

☐ 1 c. potting soil,

☐ chia & wheatgrass seeds,

☐ water

Directions:

  1. Cover the bottom with an inch-thick layer of pebbles or rocks to create a false drainage system for the plant roots.

  2. Add a thin layer of activated charcoal it keeps the water fresh, and prevents mold and bacteria from building up. About ¼-½ inch deep.

  3. Add a layer of potting soil, 1-2 inches thick. No higher than half the height of the jar.

  4. Sprinkle wheatgrass seeds in the center and chia seeds around the sides (the wheatgrass will grow taller than the chia).

  5. Lightly water and seal (it is best if you spray or dribble).

  6. Place in a window with indirect sunlight and watch it grow!

Tips & Troubleshooting:

  • Condensation: If condensation does not form on the inside of the container this indicates the need for water. If the condensation is too thick to see inside the terrarium this means there is too much water. Open the lid for a day.

  • The plants wilt: This indicates the need for water.

  • Putting Things in a Narrow Opening: Use a funnel or make one from paper to help add the charcoal, soil, and seeds.

  • Light: The key is gentle natural light. Try to put the terrarium in a south facing window.

  • Aaaaagh! If things are not working do not be afraid to take the lid off, try a different window, or start over.