I didn't do a lot of exploring and learning new things as a child - I was more reserved and avoided outdoors most of the time. So when I saw that my sister had become a certified farmgirl I became curious. As I have shared in a previous post that it's not so much where you live, but how you live that determines if you will call yourself a Mary Jane's farmgirl, I decided I am certainly rural enough to have some fun with this!
Earning badges from several different categories goes right along with my other project for 2013 and that is to learn 5 new things this year! My mind may explode as I begin working on my "badges", as well as hunting, learning math, and doing a little eeeeelectric slide . . . But here goes!
I will be coming back time after time to write about each badge as I earn them. Today I started on my first ever badge - and it is from the category of Garden Gate. I began the project by watching a trailer at www.vanishingbees.com. I quickly learned a little about the problems we could have if bees continue to die off. No fruits or vegetables people! Next up I will be planting some bee-friendly flowers in my garden in a couple of months. Lastly to earn the beginner level of this badge, I will read the book "Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd.
I'll "bee" back soon to give you an update on my progress.
Please share with me - what are your gardening plans?
Take time to research online the full list of "bee-friendly" flowers you can choose from!
Sounds interesting. Your so busy! We have a lot of bees in our yard each summer. We have ground cover that they love!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see some pictures of your flowers!
DeleteI love the idea of earning badges. I bought myself a package of stickers like the ones teachers had out. Good Job! Way to Go! Super! I know it may sound a little childish but sometimes I need a little encouragement along the way. I saw a documentary on bees and it was really interesting to see how how they are so beneficial and how threatened they are. Good luck with your project!
ReplyDeleteI love your sticker idea!! We all need and deserve encouragement! Thanks for stopping by my blog - I read yours every day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a way to reward yourself for doing good things. Lovely image!
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