Each group needs:

• 12-inch biodegradable coir hanging basket or planter
• 5-gallon bucket, to catch draining water
• stopwatch
• measuring cup, volumetric cylinder or some other graduated plastic container, for measuring water volume
• Does Media Matter? Worksheet, one per student

To share with the entire class:

• 50-lb. bag construction/playground sand
• 50-lb. bag soil compost
• 50-lb. bag 3/8-inch limestone or pea gravel
• 2-cu. ft. bag sustainably harvested hardwood mulch, such as Melaleuca or eucalyptus
• (4) 5-gallon plastic buckets
• access to water and sink/drain