Back by popular demand, we are now officially offering our Take Home Garden Kits again this season! Thanks to our Bilingual Outreach Coordinator, Gabriel, and our Community Partner Gardens Coordinator, Amanda, we are now able to offer these kits in Spanish as well as English! The intention behind these kits is to give teachers and […]
This week for our Get Growing post, I am excited to debut our newest set of garden activities, Vegetable Spotlights! Vegetable Spotlights are a way for early childhood educators, as well as kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade educators, to further their students’ understanding about each vegetable growing in their schoolyard garden. The summary page of […]
I’ve talked with many of our garden coordinators over the past few weeks and as we gear up for spring, the sentiment seems to be the same – Yay! It’s garden planning season! And they are exactly right! Spring is on her way and it’s almost time to plant those cool season crops! Making a […]
I’m excited to announce the start of our new blog series, “Get Growing,” where each week we’ll walk through the benefits and how-to’s of gardening. It will all lead up to my favorite part, harvesting and eating from the garden! This week’s post is all about remembering how awesome gardening is. There are numerous benefits […]
Many New Year’s resolutions center around eating healthier or adding more vegetables to your plate and for good reason. Nutrition is an important part of overall health that unfortunately isn’t always prioritized. For kids and adults alike, an effective way to enjoy eating your veggies and fruits is to plant a garden! The winter months […]
The final recipe in our One Bite Lesson Series is Rad Rabbit Wraps. As you can see in the directions below, this recipe allows students to use their imaginations while harvesting and encourages them to pretend they are rabbits while they forage the garden for veggies. In addition to harvesting veggies, students will also have […]
When the colder temperatures and shorter days have me missing time in the garden, I like to transport myself with stories of warmer seasons spent outdoors. If the upcoming winter months have you feeling the same, check out these garden themed children’s books to fill the void. Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals, Illustrated by […]
The second recipe in our One Bite Lesson series, Cream Cheese Radish Rounds, is a favorite among students. Pre-COVID-19, the Cream Cheese Radish Round was a crowd pleaser at many a Schoolyard Garden harvest party and a sure way to get kids to exclaim, “I think I like radishes!”. Besides being delicious, this recipe is […]
As the temperatures turn from crisp to down right cold, it’s time to consider closing down your Schoolyard Garden for the season. Unsure how to get started? Fear not! We’ve created a quick how-to video and guide sheet to assist you. Now that you know the how, let’s talk about the why. Why should you […]
We’ve talked before about how to plant your garlic, but brand new to our garlic collection is our “How to Plant Garlic” video! This video features our K-12 Coordinator, Crystal and students at Three Trails Elementary in their garlic planting lesson from 2019. If you’re still craving more garlic info, check out our new resource […]
