Jan 30, 2024
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…
When I was a child, playing with your food was strictly forbidden. It turns out that playing with your food can actually be good for children. Creating food art is…
When we talk about adding soil to your school garden beds, it may come as a surprise that the physical work of shoveling and hauling the soil may be the…
