One of the most exciting things about gardening is watching tiny seeds grow into plants and eventually healthy food. To help our little seeds make this happen, we encourage schoolyard gardens to: Plant in the correct season and timeframe for each seed type. Some seeds prefer cooler temperatures while others like it warm. Water freshly […]
Hi garden friends, my name is Lauren and I’m excited to begin my new role as a Missouri Healthy Foods AmeriCorps member serving with the Schoolyard Gardens team. After spending the spring into summer months working as a Garden Assistant in the Beanstalk Children’s Garden, I feel fortunate to transition into my AmeriCorps position, and […]
Tomatoes, Zucchini, and Peppers oh my! Do you have tomatoes galore? Zucchini for days? Peppers that just won’t stop? First, congratulations! Second, don’t let those veggies and all your hard work go to waste. Start harvesting now and then use these simple recipes to create a beautiful summer feast! Harvest each of the below […]
Schoolyard Gardens invites you to our Fall Garden Workshop, Tuesday August 6th from 3-4:30 pm. This workshop is mandatory for first time garden contacts, but we welcome any schoolyard gardener wanting to brush up on our best gardening practices. Schoolyard Gardens Coordinators will assist you with mapping out a fall garden plan and answer any […]
When Schoolyard Gardens first started in 2008, there were 20 schools listed in the program. Today, SYG has grown into a program that now provides low-cost seeds, plants and garden education to 210 schools! With this amazing growth, we are always looking for volunteers to help schools that might need some extra support. We […]
Good news! Garlic that was planted this past November or December, might be ready to harvest! Our Executive Director, Ben, wrote a great blog post on how to harvest your garlic, which can be read HERE. If you find that your garlic isn’t quite ready to harvest yet, fear not! You may have noticed […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Harvest Party Time! While planting the seeds and transplants and watching them grow is half the fun (and a worthy educational endeavor), the other half of the fun is eating all of the fresh veggies! Throughout the growing season, we recommend that schools and students taste the […]
Weeds are any unwanted plants that are growing in your garden and they can be a nuisance. Even though you did not plant them, they grow from seeds that have flown into your beds, or roots that have grown into the bed. They generally are persistent, fast-growing, and can quickly take over space that […]
