The Teaching of Art Related to the Home: Suggestions for content and method in related art instruction in the vocational program in home economicsFallgatter, Florence
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The Teaching of Art Related to the Home: Suggestions for content and method in related art instruction in the vocational program in home economics
Fallgatter, Florence
Art -- Study and teaching; Home economics -- Study and teaching
1. Get all the information I can from experienced gardeners and
from books and magazines that tell which are the best flowers
to raise, easiest to grow and take care of, and when and where
they should be planted.
2. Names of flowers to be planted--
Cock's Comb. Zinnias.
Phlox. Larkspur.
Nasturtiums. Petunia.
Sweet William. Cannas.
Snap Dragons. Sweet Peas.
Poppies. Heliotrope.
Asters. Sweet Alyssum.
Cosmos. Marigolds.
3. Location of flowers--
_a._ Along the walk (both sides).
_b._ Along sides of the house.
_c._ Along side of vacant lot.
_d._ Around garage.
_e._ Along the driveway.
4. How to plant the flowers--
_a._ The tallest ones in the back.
_b._ The shortest in front.
5. When to plant them--
_a._ Sweet peas, March 1 to 10, or before.
_b._ Others in the middle of April to May.
_c._ The flowers may be started in the house and transplanted
to the outside when the weather permits.
6. Care of flowers--
_a._ Water the flowers at least once a day (if dry weather).
It is best to water them in the evening.
_b._ Weed them at least twice a week and loosen the soil
around them.
_c._ If some insect starts destroying any of the flowers,
spray them with a solution which will kill the destroyer.
IV. Approval of guardian--
This project, Beautifying Our Yard, selected by Alta, is a very profitable
project, especially at this time of the year when our thoughts are
directed toward the planting of flowers, shrubs, etc. A beautiful yard
adds so much to the home and makes everyone more happy and contented.
This project should create a desire in Alta to take more interest in
the yard and in planting it. Also watching the plants grow will make
her feel some responsibility in caring for them, while at the same time
every member of the family will enjoy the realization of the project.
I wish her all success in making this project come true.
NOTE.--An excellent planting plan worked out on squared paper accompanied
this project.
_Name of Project: Improving Our Home_
(Reported by an Alabama high school girl.)
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