Liz Harrison (4th grade) used a cardboard egg carton to start her hollyhock seedlings. Once sprouted and ready to plant outside, she can cut the sections into single seedling holders and plant them directly into the ground. The cardboard carton is biodegradable and will break down into compost.
Liz Harrison (4th grade) used a cardboard egg carton to start her hollyhock seedlings. Once sprouted and ready to plant outside, she can cut the sections into single seedling holders and plant them directly into the ground. The cardboard carton is biodegradable and will break down into compost. Credit: Courtesy

Taking care of the earth was on the minds of many on this 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. Many Henniker students had planting seedlings on their list of things to do on this day.