2026–27 · Main lesson · Spring 2027
Plant a Garden Section and Assign Its Care
Adult extension of: Planting the Garden
May 3–7, 2027 · planned
Turn a bed plan into a planted, labeled space with appropriate depth, spacing, and clear maintenance responsibilities.
Curriculum skill focus: Sequencing, measurement, teamwork, care planning
01 · Learning
Objectives
- Review plant requirements, weather, site readiness, and available ongoing care.
- Plant according to the seed packet or species guide while protecting roots and neighboring plants.
- Assign the next moisture, growth, and weed checks with tools and supports for each role.
02 · Preparation
Materials
Approved seeds or plant starts; Prepared accessible bed or container; Adaptive hand tools, labels, watering tools, spacing guide
03 · Practice
Adult project
- 1
Review plant requirements, weather, site readiness, and available ongoing care.
- 2
Mark spacing and choose accessible planting, measurement, labeling, or watering roles.
- 3
Plant according to the seed packet or species guide while protecting roots and neighboring plants.
- 4
Water as appropriate, check labels, and record the planted location and date.
- 5
Assign the next moisture, growth, and weed checks with tools and supports for each role.
Evidence & interpretation
What the investigation shows
Different plants need different depth, spacing, light, and water. A planting date is a plan; actual weather and site conditions determine readiness.
Practical connection
Why this work matters
Practice observation, decision-making, shared responsibilities, and communication through a concrete plant or materials task. Participants choose hands-on, planning, or recording roles.
Participation by choice
Individual access options
- Offer speech, pointing, gaze, AAC, partner-assisted scanning, or a recorded choice. Follow individual vision and mobility plans. Present one or two items at a time; watching, declining, and taking a break are valid participation.
- Use a seated-height tray, stabilized tools, large-print or picture instructions, and partner assistance chosen by the participant.
- Reduce the number of comparisons or complete the planning and observation portions without handling materials.
Review & transfer
Reflect on the work
- Which condition might make you postpone planting?
- How can the care plan keep participation accessible after planting day?