Progress, progress, progress... things were looking good. At this rate, they'd hopefully be able to make the school and the subject a small fortune. At least, enough to stop the repossessions, maybe even enough to buy back some materials. Wishful thinking? Perhaps.
Seren waddled around, a gloved hand cradling her bump as she examined the students' progress. She liked these activities best, when students were able to get their gloves dirty, it was good practice and definitely a worthwhile task.
Deciding it was perhaps time to start their last task, Seren summoned three small calico bags containing bulbs, and levitated them onto the table at intervals.
"Our last task for today, will be potting Honking Daffodil bulbs, and we will need to adjust our method once more." It was all about adjusting. Working with what you had and what was best for it.
Once she was sure she had the students' attention, she tapped the board and revealed their next instructions.
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Lesson Two
Herbology Plant Sale Preparation
[x] Umbrella Flowers
[x] Fanged Geraniums
[x] Honking Daffodils
Planting Seeds
1. Prepare the pot by filling it 3/4 of the way with potting soil.
2. Add a sprinkle of fertiliser.
3. Drop in the seed.
4. Top with soil.
5. Water the soil (not to the point that it becomes muddy).
Re-potting Seedlings
1. Prepare the pot by filling it 3/4 of the way with potting soil.
2. Remove the seedling from its previous pot by gently massaging out the contents from the bottom of the pot.
3. Place in the pot and fill the potting soil around it.
4. Pat it down so it's secure, but not suffocated.
5. Add a sprinkle of fertiliser.
6. Water the soil (not to the point that it becomes muddy).
Potting Bulbs
1. Prepare the pot by filling it 1/2 of the way with potting soil.
2. Take the bulb and place it root down into the soil.
3. Fill the potting soil on top until it is covered. Bulb depths will vary depending on type. Honking Daffodils require approximately 10 cm below soil level.
4. Do not pat down the soil as this will restrict movement upon germination.
5. Add a sprinkle of fertiliser.
6. Water the soil (not to the point that it becomes muddy). "With bulbs, it's important to do your research and find the depth that works best for the plant... however, when in doubt smaller bulbs are five centimetres and bigger bulbs are ten."
Taking a pot, Seren filled it halfway with soil, popped a bulb in and indicated on the side of the pot, how far she would fill it.
"Have a go at that, and when you're finished you're welcome to clean your workspace and may be dismissed." OOC: Last one! Again, 3 posts. I will leave the thread open for another 24 hours. Thanks everyone!