Basil is a flavorful, aromatic herb and a member of the mint family. Originating from parts of Africa and Asia, it has been nicknamed “the queen of herbs” because of its versatility in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. People from all over the world use it to brighten up their savory and sweet dishes. […]
As an alternative to tending alongside you in the garden this summer, we would like to share our how-to video for caging tomato plants. Join our Schoolyard Gardens K-12 Coordinator, Crystal Fritz, as she explains why we use tomato cages and how to assemble and place tomato cages into your garden. Special thanks to our […]
Last week I had the chance to visit The Barstow School. Students attending the Summer at Barstow had the chance to participate in the Barstow Farmer’s Market class again this year. Sarah Holmes, a 7th grade science as well as AP Science teacher, and the Director of School Gardens, leads this class during the […]
We hope you had a wonderful Earth Day celebrating our beautiful planet! By now most of your schoolyard gardens are growing rapidly and veggies like radishes, green onions, arugula, and spinach are ready to be tasted and harvested for fresh spring salads! Slower crops like potatoes, beets and carrots are just now starting to […]
Summer, a time when gardens are their most productive, is also vacation time for many students. While most students are on summer break, school gardens are growing and producing lots of fruits and vegetables. Schools throughout Kansas City that held summer sessions were able to take advantage of their garden’s bounty, like at Academie Lafayette, […]
