West End students grow their knowledge of plants with help of Master Gardeners

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, May 10, 2016

FORKS — Students in Forks, Clallam Bay and Neah Bay have planted seeds to watch them grow after a visit from Clallam County Master Gardeners.

Master Gardeners talked with second-grade students last Wednesday.

The program, now in its 21st year, increases knowledge about the importance of plants, Master Gardeners said in a news release.

Using Herbie the Bean Plant puppet, they told students about the plant parts and the growing cycle.

Each student planted a bean, radish, corn, pea and sunflower seed in clear containers that permit a view of the roots.

Students can observe the seeds’ germination and development of roots, stems and leaves.

Master Gardeners work with teachers to coordinate their program with the second-grade curriculum.

For more information, contact program coordinator Lorrie Hamilton, at 360-565-2679.