FRESH Ideas

Mar 13, 2018

Read the March E-news

This issue features a teacher-created lesson on measurement, tips for the March garden, as well as a lesson plan AND book review of First Peas to the Table.                 Fresh from the Garden – March 2018 (pdf) 

Mar 7, 2018

Minty Peas

This fresh pea side dish is full of strong flavors that pair well with a host of entrees. You’ll be delighted when the kids pipe up to say, “Pass the peas, please!” English peas, green onions and mint can all be harvested in the early spring garden. 

Feb 15, 2018

Student-led garden initiative

Last week, Amy and I traveled to Meadowview Magnet Middle School in Mt. Airy to work with a group of students who are planning a garden. That’s right, middle school students are leading the charge to establish a garden at their school to grow vegetables as a service to those in need within their community.… 

Feb 12, 2018

Read the February E-News

This issue features YOUR questions answered, the Life Cycles in the Garden lesson plan (suitable for 2nd grade), and a book review of O Say Can You Seed?           Fresh from the Garden – February 2018 (pdf) 

Feb 8, 2018

Green Eggs and Ham

Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Drawing inspiration from the beloved classic, Green Eggs and Ham, this recipe foregoes the green food coloring in favor of healthy greens from the garden. Collards, kale, chard or spinach add the green to this dish. Like… 

Jan 29, 2018

Read the January E-News

This issue features a how-to video demonstrating how to start seeds indoors, the Square Foot Seeds lesson plan (suitable for grades K-5), and a book review of The First Garden. Fresh from the Garden – January 2018 (pdf) 

Jan 24, 2018

Rainbow Collard Wraps

This wrap has crunch and is packed with a full color palate of phytonutrients and flavor. If rainbows are too elementary for your students, let them be artist and build their on fresh creation. Make a face (maybe YOUR face), or a geometric pattern. Traditionally cooked southern collard greens, wilted and served with vinegar, may… 

Aug 16, 2017