Deciding Where to Plant the Garden Because your tulips will proclaim the arrival of spring in your community, you must plant them in a site that best satisfies the growing conditions that all official gardens must meet. (This will lead to a "fair" experiment.) Here are some options for involving students in choosing an "official" Journey North Garden site: Grades K-3 Use the Site Checklist (K-3) pictured at right. Conduct the lesson, Imagine a Garden Site, and then use the Site Checklist.   Grades 4 and Up Use the Planting Rubric (4+) pictured at right. Conduct the lesson, Design a Planting Rubric. Conduct the lesson, Finding a Garden Site that Represents Your Region. (Students explore schoolyard microclimates.)   This Season Teachers Kids Orientation Registration Search Copyright 1997-2008 Journey North. All Rights Reserved. Questions or comments? Contact us.