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Hello Janet!
We just wanted to clarify with you what actually happened with our plants. In the end Lexi's plant died and almost curled up in the dirt. Mine was still a small sprout, maybe as big as a centimeter. It's really curious because it stayed that size for almost two weeks! And Ella's seed was just starting to split open. It was almost invisible. That plant was really curious as well because it stayed just a little split open for a week or two as well. We all took our plants home a couple days ago as well. I will not be able to report how mine is doing because the pot fell over and spilled in the car and I was unable to recover it. I'm not currently sure about Ella, but I know Lexi planted a whole nother seed. Thank you for being our mentor, and as I said, pictures will come soon! Thank you!
-Club Moss Girls
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This post was very detailed and well written. Alicen informed her mentor of the group's final progress in an articulate way!
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