Now that we are halfway through December, we are officially in the sleepiest time of the year for the garden. Hopefully you have cleaned out most of your garden and laid your beds to rest for the winter. This year was particularly challenging amidst the COVID19 pandemic, and yet many of our Schoolyard Gardens continued […]
Salsa and chips are one of my favorite go to snacks! What ingredients make up your favorite salsas? Are you team cilantro or do you like chopped up mango, making your salsa a little bit sweet? A great way to make this question a fun game in the garden is to have students walk around […]
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 […]
This time of year I start craving all of the winter squash recipes! In Kansas City, you can have great success growing winter squash in your garden, particularly if you can keep the squash bugs away! Plant winter squash in mid-May and expect to harvest in late summer/early fall. Whether or not you grew your […]
Looking for a quick and easy snack from the garden? Try Schoolyard Gardens’ Pizza on a Stick. This simple recipe is part of Schoolyard Gardens’ One Bite Lesson series which is sponsored by Goodcents Foudation. Our One Bite Lesson series is a collection of four quick and easy recipes that can be made using the […]
Didn’t get around to carving your pumpkins for Halloween this year? Fear not! You can use your pumpkins to make some delicious and nutritious fall dishes. If you didn’t carve your pumpkin, it will keep for several weeks. If you did carve your pumpkins, they will begin to decompose after a few days. Instead of […]
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 […]
Refreshing autumn temperatures are here, but in no way does this mean the garden season is over. Depending on when winter settles in, there could still be several weeks of harvesting from the garden. Unsure how to harvest some of your veggies? Check out our various how to harvest videos on our Schoolyard Gardens YouTube […]
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 […]
