Feb 24, 2023
When I ask teachers what subjects they think can be taught in the school garden, science and math are the standard answers, rarely do I hear social studies. Social studies…
Below are recent findings from the Austin School Garden Project, research conducted by The EdEN (Education, Evaluation, Nutrition) Lab at the University of Texas. This research project involved over 100…
Solving the Soil Equation When faced with the question, “What should I add to my garden soil,” I typically respond, “There really isn’t a formula for doing that.” Wouldn’t it…
Jan 10, 2023
All of our emphasis on growing healthy soil in this newsletter series has made me think about the role of soil in growing plants. You may be surprised to look at standard…
This “culinary” experience isn’t one to complete in the kitchen, but has a direct connection to our food, more specifically, our food waste. “Baking” a compost cake is a great…
The idea of building soil might sound a bit strange. How do you build something that appears to have no real structure? Soil building simply means to improve both the…
Jan 29, 2018
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…
