Session 8: Life-Giving Plants Part of World of Wonder In This Section Introduction From World of Wonder All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my... Session-at-a-Glance From World of Wonder Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game 5 Activity 2: Story — Noah's Wife: The Story of Naamah 10 Activity 3: Growing a Plant 10... Spiritual Preparation From World of Wonder Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Group Covenant (Session 1)... Activity 1: Earth Ball Name Game From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Inflatable earth ball or globe, available from... Activity 2: Story - Noah's Wife: The Story of Naamah From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Noah's Wife: The Story of Naamah" A large basket Objects to place in the basket that are relate... Activity 3: Growing a Plant From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Read through the activity and practice your pacing. Recruit an adult helper to model the motions.... Activity 4: Starting Seedlings From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper cups or cardboard egg cartons Potting soil Packet(s) of fast-sprouting seeds, such as marigolds o... Activity 5: The Garden Song From World of Wonder Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, "The Garden Song" Lyrics Optional: A computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity... Closing From World of Wonder Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity World of Wonder Mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, Mural Image - Community Garden, and tape Closing... Leader Reflection and Planning From World of Wonder Take a few minutes to evaluate the session with your co-leader immediately after the session, while it is fresh. Share your thoughts with other team... Faith In Action: Congregational or Community Garden From World of Wonder Materials for Activity Closing song lyrics from Session 1 Handout 1, "The Garden Song" Lyrics Optional: Unitarian Universalist Association Ethical Eatin... Alternate Activity 1: Watering Can From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Clean, one-gallon, plastic milk jugs, with caps-one for each participant Nails Markers (preferably... Alternate Activity 2: Planting for Wildlife From World of Wonder Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Selected perennials Mulch Garden gloves Garden tools such as trowels and shovels in assorted sizes... Alternate Activity 3: Super Scents From World of Wonder Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Three to five aromatic herbs such as lavender, lemon balm, mint, oregano, dill, and rosemary-cuttings o... Taking It Home: Life-Giving Plants From World of Wonder All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my... Noah's Wife, The Story of Naamah From World of Wonder Noah's Wife: The Story of Naamah (C) Text 1996 Sandy Eisenberg Sasso. Permission granted by Jewish Lights Publishing, Woodstock, VT, www.jewishlights.com. Handout 1: The Garden Song Lyrics From World of Wonder CHORUS: Inch by inch, row by row Gonna make this garden grow Gonna mulch it deep and low Gonna make it fertile ground. Inch by inch, row by row Please... Leader Resource 1: Mural Image - Community Garden From World of Wonder "Children holding community garden sign" from iStockphoto. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Find Out More From World of Wonder Learn about UU congregations partnering with community gardens on the American Community Garden Association also has many resources.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: World of Wonder NEXT: Introduction Download all of World of Wonder (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.