I See, You See, We See....A Teepee??

Today we have another gardening project for the kids. Of course, you will have to build the structure, but they can plant and care for the seeds, as well as have all the fun inside when it is fully grown



Building A Garden Teepee

Supplies:

pole bean seeds (soak in water overnight before planting)
3-6 Six foot long bamboo stakes (you can purchase these at Lowe's)
2 feet of strong twine
straw
a 6 sq. ft planting area

• You can begin this project approximately 2-3 weeks after the final frost.

• Begin by placing the stakes into the ground in a circle pattern. Place the stakes about 10 inches from the planting area edge, and be sure to leave a 2 feet wide space between two of the stakes; this will be the entrance into the teepee.

• Gather the tops of the stakes, wrap and tie with the twine. 

• Plant the bean seeds according to the packet directions in a circle around the outside base of the teepee.

• Thoroughly water the seeds.

• Place a 2-3 inch layer of straw inside the teepee . This will make a nice floor for the teepee, and will help control weeds.

As the beans grow, manipulate and tie them around the bamboo stakes, In 6-8 weeks, they will cover the structure, and you will have your very own living teepee.