Make a trench in the dirt about 1 inch deep and three feet long and drop seeds into it—one seed every six inches. Cover the seeds and plant the stakes at each end of the trench. This will indicate where you have planted your seeds. Water the trench regularly and, in a few weeks, you will see stems and leaves appearing. When the plants are about six inches tall, make a little mound at the base of each stem. If there is wind, you can tie a string from one stake to the other to help the plants grow. When the plant is flowering, eliminate the flowers at the very ends of the small branches by pinching them off with your thumb and index finger. In this way you will have larger beans and fewer aphids. This summer, you can harvest your beans when they are still young and eat the seeds right out of the pods. When the beans are fully grown, your parents can cook them. • a package of bean seeds • a shovel • two stakes about three feet tall • some string This gardening project should be carried out under the supervision of an adult. Material: For country children: You will need some patience as your plants will take a few weeks to mature; but what a great pleasure it is when you are finally ready to harvest your fruits and vegetables! 15
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