Seed Tape and a grasshopper

We took our first stab at using seed tape !  Our 2nd graders planted two 4 x 8 raised beds with the theme of Salad Garden using seed tape of onion, carrots, lettuce and radish.  The seed tape we used was "store bought".  Planting small seeds with a large group of children was so much more manageable and time affective!  Seed tape in the long run will be too expensive for us to purchase every year but I found a great site that gives instructions on how we can make our own.  It is a great rainy day activity and can be used to hone measuring skills. 
http://centralfloridagreenguide.com/2008/02/28/sfg-series-making-seed-tape/

We were blessed with sunshine Friday and were able to get strawberries, zinnias, our salad beds and sunflower seeds in the ground !  The sweetest comment came from one of our 2nd grade girls:  " I sure wish I was a grasshopper that lived out here".  It is a treat to get hear the kids' conversations with each other when they are working in the garden !