Thyme

 Thyme

Food that goes with thyme: Meat, tomatoes and beans. Thyme also goes well with cherries or pears.

Medicine: Thyme oil is used as a germ killer in mouthwashes and liniments. 

Facts:

1. There are 4 types of thyme that are most useful: French thyme, lemon thyme, oregano-scented thyme, and caraway thyme.

2. French thyme is the most common thyme.

3. Thyme is most used in stews and soups.

Tip: thyme will take 14-18 days to germinate.

R.I.S.E Team art

Today the R.I.S.E team came in, we were with Caroline. With Caroline we drew a picture of things that are still. Here is my drawing:

Hope you like it!

The Giant Broccoli

R.I.S.E. Team Art:

 Every second Tuesday the R.I.S.E. team come to Tane-Mahuta (my studio), this term my kaiawhina has been with Caroline. While Caroline is in our studio she teaches us art. During some of the weeks we have done perspective drawing (which is 3D art), we have done some free draw, and one of my favorites is she says something like draw 3 lines across the page then draw 4 circles e.t.c.

Here is a photo of my drawing of perspective drawing:

Hope you like it!

Rocket

Rocket

Rocket is a very quick-growing crop that is commonly used as a salad ingredient or blended into egg and cheese dishes. Rocket has a distinctive sharp, peppery flavor and is ready in a matter of weeks from planting.

Ideal in pots and containers, it is also very easy to grow, making it ideal for beginner gardeners.

When to plant the seeds:

The time that you can grow rockets from a seed (in Canterbury) is February, March, August, September, October and November.

What to put with the seed:

The better the soil, the better your plants will grow. If you are starting with an existing garden bed, dig in organic matter like sheep pellets and compost to your soil. Then you can add a layer of vegetable mix. If planting in pots and containers, fill with vegetable mix.

How to plant:

Before you plant rocket seeds, dig in some fine compost and a little fertilizer to prepare soil as evenly as possible. Cover lightly with seed raising mix (available in bags), then press down and keep soil moist. Planting seeds every few weeks will ensure you have a continuous supply.

Watering:

Water the rocket thoroughly every 2-3 days during dry spells and they will be OK.

Where do you plant them?

place them in direct sunlight during the morning only on the first day, then increasing their time outside by a few hours each day until they are strong enough to be transplanted outside.

How long will it take to sprout?

You can harvest them in just 6-7 weeks! It's so quick to grow and will be easy and fun!

How long until I can eat it?

The degree of 'pepperiness' of the leaves depends on their age, so start harvest early when the leaves are small, just 7-10cm. These can be cut or whole plants pulled for the salad bowl. The flowering stem should be removed as soon as it appears, as the leaves will quickly become hot and strong.

What is the lowest temperature that a rocket plant can live in?

The lowest temperature that a rocket can live in is 0°C. If it is lower than 0°C then your rocket will probably die.

My Book Review

The book I chose to do my book review is a non fiction book and I recommend it for people who like true stories.

The book is called: My Survival, A Girl On Schindler's List.

It is a memoir by Rena Finder with Joshua M. Greene.

The book is about the world war 2 with the Nazis invading Krakow (Rena's home) and other countries. Rena and her family are kicked out of their home to live in the ghetto and get moved to different death camps. In the end they survive but a important member of the family died, Rena's father. :(

Oskar Schindler was an amazing person who saved many lives, but sadly he lost his battle with the Cardiovascular disease and died the 9th of  October 1974. 

Here is a picture of the book:

 Here is a photo of Schindler's list: