Day 60

Well, it's been two months of growing Zinnias and we already have some findings.  Looking at the posts from the other participants, I see that we seem to be getting similar results as we go along.  Those that had their plants in the ideal sunlight and gave them the correct amount of water and nutrients already have buds on them, that should open to beautiful flowers.  Others, who did not provide the ideal sunlight and/or water and nutrients, do not have these same results, although, we will have to see what turns out.  This is where the results have been surprising to me.  Some of them are growing, and appear weak, but they might just be strong enough to make it.  Only time will tell.  Keep your posts/updates coming.  It's great to see how all the Zinnia plants are doing.

Day 30

We have been documenting our plant growth for 30 days now.  Half the class decided to put their plant in the dark and the other half has them in the sunlight.  There are also varying degrees of food and water.  It's very interesting to see the growth patterns.  Some are surprising and others are not.  The students have been documenting and taking pictures.  It will be interesting to see how the other classes are doing.  We are hoping to have strong plants in the next 30 days.  Come back to see how our plants are doing.

Day 1

It's day one of our Zinnia project.  All the students in my class planted their Zinnia seeds.  Students were able to choose from 3 different kinds of Zinnia seeds: "Candy Stripe", "Peppermint Stick", and "Peter Pan".  It was fun to watch all the kids work together and enjoy planting their seeds.  As time goes on, students will be reporting on the growth of their plants.  I hope they are all successful.

Welcome to the Zinnia Plant Diaries Blog!

As part of a Graduate technology class, I was required to put together a collaborative project.  I chose Zinnia plant diaries.  Groups can sign up to par-take in this project.  All groups are required to plant Zinnia seed on the same day, then record their observations, on this Blog.  As the months go on, we will be able to see how the Zinnia plants are growing.  We will be looking at the conditions that each participant used and how those conditions made any differences.  I hope to also have participants post pictures of the growth process, to share with one another.  This should be a fun project, as well as teach me about the idea of Blogging.