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fandomhigh2025-05-27 07:55 am
stykera) wrote in fandomhigh2025-05-27 07:55 am
Finding New Hobbies, Tuesday 5/27, Period 1
Class this week was back in a classroom and not in the library. The library aides wouldn’t have enjoyed the mess that might result from today’s activity being done in the library.
A table at the front contained potting soil, varied pots, and a selection of both seeds and plant starts.
“I thought this week we could try gardening,” Stark said. “Although there’s no garden here, just pots for plants. Not everyone has space for outdoor plants but some of you do and all of you ought to have space for at least a little pot.”
Not that kind of pot, Stewart, although you could grow that if you wanted. Stark just hadn’t brought any of those plants with him.
“Taking care of plants can be very…calming,” Stark said. “Meditative. For some people. Some hate it. Some people find it frustrating or just aren’t good at plants. Some plants are easier than others. I have sunflower seeds, because those grow very easily. And I have a few other flowers that grow quickly and easily. Dirt goes into the pots, seeds go into the dirt, and then you add water and you wait. The little plants also go into a pot with some dirt and then get watered but they require less waiting. Since they’ve already started.”
He nodded at the assortment of baby plants. “Some are vegetables.” No zucchini though, it might take over the island. “Some are different flowers, as you can see, and then some are succulents. There’s special dirt for those and they need much less water than the others do. I have…here.” He picked up a pile of papers. “Some pointers on various plants. Especially the succulents. Wouldn’t want to drown them.”
“Oh, I have gloves here if anyone wants to use them. You can choose your plants and your pots. Some of the plants will grow well together in a larger container, but not all of them will work well like that. So…plant some things. Maybe learn a bit about the ones you choose.”
Stark looked at the assembled students. “It’s a good way to keep busy, plants. The planting, tending to them, removing dead leaves and flowers, and sometimes they’re just nice to look at. So, let’s get started.”
A table at the front contained potting soil, varied pots, and a selection of both seeds and plant starts.
“I thought this week we could try gardening,” Stark said. “Although there’s no garden here, just pots for plants. Not everyone has space for outdoor plants but some of you do and all of you ought to have space for at least a little pot.”
Not that kind of pot, Stewart, although you could grow that if you wanted. Stark just hadn’t brought any of those plants with him.
“Taking care of plants can be very…calming,” Stark said. “Meditative. For some people. Some hate it. Some people find it frustrating or just aren’t good at plants. Some plants are easier than others. I have sunflower seeds, because those grow very easily. And I have a few other flowers that grow quickly and easily. Dirt goes into the pots, seeds go into the dirt, and then you add water and you wait. The little plants also go into a pot with some dirt and then get watered but they require less waiting. Since they’ve already started.”
He nodded at the assortment of baby plants. “Some are vegetables.” No zucchini though, it might take over the island. “Some are different flowers, as you can see, and then some are succulents. There’s special dirt for those and they need much less water than the others do. I have…here.” He picked up a pile of papers. “Some pointers on various plants. Especially the succulents. Wouldn’t want to drown them.”
“Oh, I have gloves here if anyone wants to use them. You can choose your plants and your pots. Some of the plants will grow well together in a larger container, but not all of them will work well like that. So…plant some things. Maybe learn a bit about the ones you choose.”
Stark looked at the assembled students. “It’s a good way to keep busy, plants. The planting, tending to them, removing dead leaves and flowers, and sometimes they’re just nice to look at. So, let’s get started.”