Read Fruit . Children find out about problems that fruit farmers meet in their work. They record some of the ways farmers overcome these problems. Children find out how the seasons affect crop production. They find out when crops are planted, fertilized and harvested.
Children record their findings on a chart showing the seasons and typical weather patterns.
Talk with children about the various pests mentioned in this site . Read A Garden in your Bedroom . Groups of children choose a kind of garden to make, using terrariums, bulbs, seeds or cuttings. They record what they do and the equipment they use to make their garden, then chart the growth cycle of the plants. Social Studies Read about the History of New Zealand Horticulture .