TODAY'S TOPIC: Spring is a good time for planting. What is your favorite thing to plant in the garden?

In my backyard I would plant orange, delicious carrots. I would water them every week to get even more delicious ones. I would also plant red juicy watermelons. I would plant these fruits and vegetables so my parents could save money. I would save lots of money planting lettuce.
Eric Alas, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

If I had a garden, I would plant grapes because they are so juicy, scrumptious and delicious. I like to plant grapes in my backyard because they're my favorite fruits. I would also plant carrots in the garden because you could peel them and then cut them, then you get a plate and put the carrots on a plate, then you could put chile, lemon and salt.
Ivette Hernandez, 8
Fernangeles Elementary
Sun Valley

What I would plant in my garden would probably be strawberries and watermelons. The flowers that I would definitely plant would be lilacs. Lilacs are my favorite flowers. Of course, I would also plant dandelions, sunflowers and orchids. I picked these particular flowers and fruits because I do really plant strawberries. I love watermelon. It is my favorite fruit. I would plant these fantabulous flowers because I like blowing the seeds of the dandelions. I love sunflower seeds and lilacs and orchids are very, very beautiful and elegant. I would also plant these flowers because they would make my house look and smell good. The fruits would make my mom save money. (PS. I plant strawberries, but I don't like them!)
Itzel Cabral, 11
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

I am going to plant a tomato plant because we can put it on a sandwich and it is good for your health. The plants grow big in a pot.
Martin Saenz, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

What I would put in my garden are vegetables and fruits so you don't have to waste money and go running to the car and go to the store and come right back to your house. Then, I would make wonderful food and make people happy when they have hurt feelings and when they are very sad.
Melisa Maya, 8
Fernangeles Elementary
Sun Valley

I would plant an orange tree and a blueberry bush. I would plant them because I won't have to go to the market to buy them. I could just go get some from the garden. They're better if you get them from the garden because they're juicy and more delicious and good for my family.
Eduardo Peralta, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

I don't plant because my dogs have to destroy everything. But if I could plant something, I'd plant five rows of iceberg lettuce in my grass. I'd also have vines around my house with calla lilies. I do believe that spring is a time for planting. Too bad I can't. I love vegetables and love the smell of flowers.
Lilly Adelstein, 9
Wilbur Elementary
Tarzana

I would plant flowers and vegetables. The flowers I would pick are tulips, roses and sunflowers. Also, I would pick cucumbers, strawberries, watermelon and celery. Everything I would plant would be yummy and my flowers would be pretty and smell good.
Allie Bobbitt, 8
Wilbur Elementary
Tarzana

If I grow a tree, I would grow an apple tree. I would grow an apple tree because you could make an apple pie for Thanksgiving parties. I also make sliced up apples to go along with my lunch. You could also add American cheese to the apple. You can also make a really good dessert, apple turnovers. I would really enjoy growing an apple tree!
Bryce Wong, 8
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
Glendale

The thing I would plant is an orange tree. I would plant one so I could have orange juice. Also, I don't have to buy them from the stores. Also, because they're healthy and good.
Paolo Rodriguez, 10
Lemay Elementary
Van Nuys

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