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Megan Bame

Jan 30, 2024

Introducing North Carolina’s Pollinators

While it may feel cold and dreary outside now, spring is just around the corner. The arrival of spring and spring flowers also ushers in the arrival of pollinators who… 

Jan 30, 2024

Garden Clubs: Cabarrus Early College

Sometimes we intentionally choose gardening, and sometimes gardening finds us. For the Cobra Service Club at Cabarrus Early College of Technology, the latter is true. The students did not sign… 

Nov 23, 2023

Native Plants

There’s a lot of buzz about the benefits of native plants. Let’s take a look at a few of those benefits through our school garden lens.  1. Local Ecosystems  Creating (or protecting)… 

Nov 23, 2023

School Garden Clubs: Hickory Ridge Middle School

We regularly emphasize that the school garden is a space where students can engage in all subject areas, not just an area for the science teachers, but you don’t have… 

Sep 23, 2023

Pollinator Q&A

You may also notice a recurring theme through our newsletters this year as we focus on pollinators. Join us as we explore this important aspect of nature, including how it… 

Sep 23, 2023

School Garden Clubs: Kannapolis YMCA

According to the National Institutes of Health, the number of school gardens is on the rise, and we’re excited to be a part of that trend. How school gardens are… 

sweet potato and black bean taco

Jul 21, 2023

Sweet Potato Tacos!

graphic of sweet potato, strawberry and kohlrabi

May 23, 2023

Nutrition from the Garden

When I go out to schools, I often ask students, “Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables?” The typical response I get is “it’s good for you,” or… 

May 23, 2023

Curriculum Connection: Art In the Garden

Spring has sprung, and it’s the perfect time to take learning outdoors! One way to do this is by incorporating art into your school garden. Not only does art in…