Mar 9, 2024
In our school garden work, we often encounter teachers or schools who would like to plant a pollinator garden but are fearful that attracting bees will result in students being…
Jan 30, 2024
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…
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
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)…
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
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…
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…
May 23, 2023
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…
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…
