Hello friends of Schoolyard Gardens! As crazy as this is for me to think about, this is my last week at Kansas City Community Gardens! My year of AmeriCorps service is finishing up at the end of July, and I am moving into a new season of life to explore different opportunities and options. It […]
Although school is not in full swing, summer can be a great time for schoolyard gardening! The quiet summer season provides a little extra time to try out new gardening activities that may not be possible during the busy school year. To have a little fun in the garden this summer, the SYG team thought […]
As summer is now in full swing, the SYG team has been running around Kansas City staking tomatoes, dropping off straw bales, and covering empty garden beds. In our travels, we have noticed some beautiful summer gardens! Crops like tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, sweet potatoes, and cucumbers have been growing fast amidst the hot, humid weather. […]
The after-school garden club at William Southern Elementary has been working hard in the garden this spring! Earlier this season, the group braved the cold weather to plant seed potatoes, arugula, turnips, carrots, and lettuce. Although it was difficult for the kiddos to imagine these veggies sprouting in the frigid soil, we talked about how […]
Although Kansas City is no stranger to unpredictable weather, the recent drop in temperature has been an unwelcome surprise for schoolyard gardens. As much as gardeners may try to prepare for late freezes, sometimes there is little that can be done besides mulch, cover, and hope. Regardless, it is always sad to see plants damaged […]
Here at KCCG, we are hustling and bustling to get ready for the spring! Seedlings are sprouting in the greenhouse, flowers are being planted in our Beanstalk Children’s Garden, and the front office is busy with gardeners picking up seeds and renewing their memberships. At Schoolyard Gardens, we are coordinating with schools to prepare for […]
Here at schoolyard gardens, we’re always excited to share ideas on how to make the growing season as successful and productive as possible. As gardeners ourselves, we know how hard it is to keep track of all the moving parts during the busy growing season. A fun, creative way to stay organized is to start […]
Winter is a sleepy time for many gardeners, but here at schoolyard gardens, we’re keeping busy! Along with garden constructions, we’re topping off beds with compost, tilling up compacted soil, and making minor repairs to raised beds. The time in between growing seasons provides us with a great opportunity to do some much-needed schoolyard garden […]
As the winter begins, it’s a great time for gardens (and gardeners!) to rest. However, before the garden trowels are stored away for the season one remaining crop can be planted to add delicious flavor to the spring harvest: garlic! Garlic is not only yummy, but a healthy way to add good flavor to a […]
It can be a sad time for gardeners when the winter rolls around. As temperatures drop and fall crops start to die back, schoolyard gardens can begin to look bare and empty. However, KCCG offers a solution for schools that are interested in extending the fall season: row covers! Row covers are a useful tool […]
