"Gardens make children better, happier and more helpful" is Tracy Mendoza's motto when talking about her students and their school garden.
September 23, 2013 Read more
Spotlights
"When students see pictures of starving children in Africa, it never dawns on them to ask 'why?'" This is one reason Tracy Mendoza feels teaching soil science is so important.
From the time you step off the curb, you begin experiencing the Smithsonian through their expansive gardens. About 20 Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia recently took a “field trip” to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.
September 6, 2013 Read more
"Soil is a precious resource that I hope students learn to protect so future generations may also reap the benefits," said Leslie Meredith when asked why teaching soil science is important to her. She is passionate about teaching environmental and agricultural issues at a global level to her 7th grade students at West Hardin Middle School in Cecilia, KY.
"Start small, then let it gain momentum," is the advice Sarah Tucker would give someone starting a school garden.
What do fire extinguishers, toothpaste and feeding the world have in common? Phosphate!
April 8, 2013 Read more
In a short four hours, I had traveled nearly a mile below the earth surface, seen the inside of a mine, walked between massive machines, viewed potash milling procedures, walked above railroad cars, all while looking like a giant marshmallow. It was a great morning.
Get the most out of your garden! Dee McKenna, Nutrients For Life blogger, takes you to her backyard and demonstrates how to take a soil sample.
September 15, 2011 Read more
After enjoying an afternoon of swimming, we came home for more water fun – that is watering the garden and flowers. Watering is a chore that cannot be skipped during hot summer days. As I was watering my day lilies I noticed yellow leaves. I turned my attention from watering to diagnosing.
June 1, 2011 Read more
I can’t get enough of our local garden show; thankfully I was able to spend two days taking it all in. The heart of the show are spectacular displays of full grown trees, shrubs, and flowers massed together in large architectural landscapes created by local garden and landscape businesses.
March 11, 2011 Read more