Full of Beans

We've been invited to join a bean-growing experiment. 
All the other classes taking part 
are in the Northern Hemisphere, 
where it is spring.

We are in the Southern Hemisphere and it is autumn.

We thought it would be fun to take part, even though it is not growing season here.

We are keeping track of our observations and results 
on the Full of Beans wiki.
Our beans are growing on the windows.

Two sets have been placed on the window above the radiator, and two sets have been placed on the door window, 
away from the heat.

Will our beans germinate as well as those in the northern hemisphere spring?


What does germinate mean?
Do you have winter vegetables growing in your garden?