School Garden – Nutrients for Life

The Resources You Need To Start Your School Garden

Gardens

I believe every school should have a garden. Think back to your education; what do you remember? What teacher had an impact? I bet those memories are tied to an activity or teacher who brought innovation and experiential learning to the classroom.

March 15, 2016 Read more

Pink Tractor: Balcony Garden

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This is our second guest post from Pink Tractor and we love the topic! For those of us with space constraints, this gardening post is for you. Where there's a will, there's a way!

July 23, 2014 Read more

Nutrients in the Garden 13: 5 Steps To Directly Sow Seeds

Gardens

Between soccer games, track practice, birthday parties, and life we finally started planting the garden. The girls were as excited as I was to be digging and planting. We had limited time before the sun set, so I handed the camera to twelve year old and started sowing.

May 9, 2014 Read more

School Garden Spotlight: Tony Jensen

Gardens

Mr. Jensen, agriculture teacher in Nebraska, has always spent a lot of time outside. From landscaping with his wife to activities like hiking and camping, he knows the value of getting some fresh air. Now, with the creation of a growing dome, his students are able to connect with nature while at school!

March 24, 2014 Read more

Garden Spotlight: Sue Meggers & Hannah Ludwig

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Sue Meggers has gardened for many reasons over the course of her life. When she was young, she gardened because her grandparents did.

October 30, 2013 1 Comment Read more

Garden Spotlight: Micah Weber

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"Just plant it, seed is cheap!" says Micah Weber of Rock Valley, Iowa. Mr. Weber has been the Agriculture Education Instructor for grades seven through twelve at Rock Valley Community School for the past 13 years.

October 17, 2013 2 Comments Read more

School Garden Spotlight: John Cole

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Mr. Cole heard about the Helping Communities Grow program for FFA chapters and thought, "my students would enjoy that." Little did he know, deciding to participate in the competition would lead to reconnecting with a classmate from over 40 years ago and so, so much more.

September 25, 2013 11 Comments Read more

School Garden Spotlight: Tracy Mendoza

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"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

Learning Garden 16: From the Learning Garden to the Cafeteria

Gardens

Would your child willingly eat coleslaw or a radish?

November 19, 2012 Read more

Learning Garden 14: How do you say thank you?

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How do we say thank you to the grantees, sponsors, parents, volunteers, community members, teachers, and staff, which helped build a $45,000 outdoor classroom and learning garden?

October 15, 2012 Read more

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