Tuesday I had the pleasure of planting with Mrs. Fullington and Mrs. Knecht’s Preschool class at Rosehill ELC in Lenexa KS. New to the Schoolyard Garden program, they were so excited to finally get to plant in their newly constructed raised beds. Before planting, we practiced planting our seeds by using wooden beads. We discussed […]
Spring is finally making its way to Kansas City! We can tell it is springtime because the rain is falling, the grass is greening, and the birds are chirping. Over at KCCG we celebrate spring by getting our Schoolyard Gardens planted. We love going all over the city, waking up schoolyard gardens from the winter, […]
It is finally spring planting time in Kansas City! We are so excited to get outside and begin digging in the soil, and planting seeds and transplants with students all over the city. Sometimes schoolyard gardeners have a lot of questions about best gardening practices. At first, all of your questions could make gardening a […]
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 […]
Spring is in the air, and before you know it schools will be back gardening in their Schoolyard Gardens! This week I visited with a few of our Schoolyard Garden Preschools to get them excited and thinking about planting in their gardens again. At Richardson ELC in KCMO we read books about the garden and […]
As spring quickly moves closer to Kansas City, it’s time to start thinking about what will be planted in Schoolyard Gardens! Involving students in choosing what to plant not only gives them ownership of their Schoolyard Garden, but it also provides an opportunity for students to research and share about vegetables they want to grow. […]
Here at KCCG we are doing a lot of planning and preparation for spring. One of our favorite garden activities is planning out the gardens for the upcoming seasons. Today we are going to share the lesson plan on the blog so you and your school can start planning your spring and/or summer garden! Why […]
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 […]
Last Friday the famous groundhog, Mr. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so unfortunately for us we have 6 more weeks of winter ahead of us. In the meantime, get your students excited for the spring with any one of these 3 garden art projects. Garden Markers: Decide with your class what to plant this spring. […]
A lot happens in February. Many schools celebrate fun days like 100 Days of School, Valentines Day and even Mardi Gras. Many of these fun events call for class parties. These can be exciting, but can quickly bring on a lot of sugar and some unhealthy food choices. We want to help schools celebrate, as […]
