Outdoor Learning: Growing A Bean Plant

We have been working very hard at reclaiming our poor garden.

That means, me, on all fours, digging and pulling.

And Tiger, being a busybody, not helping at all.

Good news is, we are almost done.

Whoopee!

Killing weed is a crazy, crazy idea without using chemical.

Being an OCD has certain benefits, you know.

I Googled and some experts suggested using sugar.

Sugar!

My hands are smarting like mad and the nails are goners

but

my little helper is now dirt-friendly.

Definitely worth it just to watch him touch soil, sit on grass, basically just 

getting in touch with nature.

To supplement his latest interest, I used

Growing a Bean Plant from Sparklebox

I like the simple graphics and easy instructions

Getting acquainted with the prepared materials

Testing, testing

I told Tiger, We must follow some steps to plant a tree.

He replied, Like Oso? Three steps?

and started yelling on top of his lungs

 Twee little steps, that's all you need...twee little steps...

 Errr, something like that

Step 1: Fill the pot half-full with soil

I didn't have beans that are big enough.

So, I used some of Grandma's ermm, kuaci.

He watered a little too generously.

After a while, he asked, Where tree?

@.@

I considered my words carefully before replying,

Remember The Carrot Seed?

Nods head.

What did the boy do?

Water everyday.

And?

Weeding...

 Got it?

Nods head and smile

Did a jolly dance, clicking my heels in the air.

Gotta love the classics

 

See my almost weed-free grass?

I am so happy. *insert blissful look*

Ooooh, must remember to 'insert' a plant next week.

*wink wink*