Megan Bame

Nov 26, 2018

Read the November E-news

Watch a creative video that inspired a successful garden fundraising effort at Winecoff Elementary School in Concord, NC. Find out what’s happening in the garden now and take a virtual… 

Oct 8, 2018

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It’s been 1 year since Pitts School Road Elementary had a blitz build for their school garden. First grade teacher, Erika Currin, tells us about all the successes and challenges… 

Sep 21, 2018

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This issue features Royal Oaks Elementary’s garden installation, timely gardening tips (Plant, Harvest, Maintenance), a newly updated list of grant opportunities and a tasty recipe for honey-roasted sweet potatoes. Fresh… 

Sep 18, 2018

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Forget the marshmallow topping and thick syrup that often drags down this superfood. These sweet potato bites are a tasty snack or side dish. Chop. Toss. Heat. Eat. Sweet potatoes… 

Aug 29, 2018

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This issue features a video recap of the School Garden Summer Institute, info about strawberry availability and timely gardening tips (Plant, Harvest, Maintenance). Fresh from the Garden – August 2018 (pdf) 

Jun 12, 2018

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This issue features a look back at the successes from this past school year and a shameless plug for our School Garden Summer Institute–you don’t want to miss it!  … 

Jun 6, 2018

Register for the School Garden Summer Institute

Join us for Summer School! In our two years of working with school gardens, we’ve realized that aside from having a school garden space, the biggest factor holding teachers back… 

May 14, 2018

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This issue features tips for the May garden, as well as lesson plans for Harvest Math, suitable for K-5, AND a book review of The Turnip.          … 

May 7, 2018

Massaged Kale Salad

Instead of hiding your kale in a smoothie (a trick we love) try highlighting this superfood with a simple massaged kale salad. Massaging the thick kale leaves breaks down the…