Our Class Grew a Garden Without Any Dirt!

Posted: 8/21/2026

Today our class did something pretty amazing: we planted seeds without using any soil at all! Instead, we used something called a hydroponic garden, which grows plants using just water and light. Everyone got to be a real scientist and gardener today, and our students did a fantastic job following each step.

What Is a Hydroponic Garden?

"Hydroponic" is a big word, but it just means growing plants in water instead of dirt. The plant's roots sit in water that has special plant food mixed in, and a light shines down on the plant like sunshine, so it can grow big and strong, all without a single speck of soil.

Here's What We Did Today

Step 1: Soaking the planting sponge First, we took a special little sponge and soaked it in a cup of water.

Step 2: Adding the seeds Next, we carefully placed tiny seeds inside the wet sponge.

Step 3: Placing the sponge in the basket We put the sponge, seeds and all, down into a little planting basket.

Step 4: Decorating our baskets Everyone got to put stickers on their planting basket to make it their very own.

Step 5: Covering the seedling We placed a clear cover over the top to help keep it warm while it starts to grow.

Step 6: Starting the garden Finally, we placed our covered basket into the hydroponic growth system and turned it on. Now our seeds have water and light, and it's time to watch them grow!

What Happens Next?

Over the next few days and weeks, we'll be watching our garden closely to see the first tiny roots and sprouts appear. Our students will get to check in on their plants, talk about what they notice changing, and learn all about how plants grow, right in our own classroom. After they have started growing, all plants will be transplanted into our new garden. 

We're so proud of how well our students followed each step today. Growing a garden takes patience, careful hands, and teamwork, and everyone showed off all three!