Category Archives: School Garden News

School Gardens in the News

1) Hillsboro, OR Planting Seeds for the Future It’s Christmas break at Minter Bridge Elementary School in Hillsboro, but visions of sprouting seeds, blooming bulbs and sturdy shrubs just might be dancing in the heads of students and staff and the Hillsboro Garden Club. The garden club, now in its 80th year, recently forged a […]

LA County Master Gardener Training 2010

Los Angeles County Master Gardener Training Program is now accepting applications for 2010. The dates are 13 Saturdays, March 6 – May 29, 2010 January 15:  Last Day to Request Application Packet January 31:  Last Day to Submit Completed Application, LiveScan Fingerprinting, and Payment WHO CAN APPLY • Any resident of Los Angeles County with […]

Seed Sale from Botanical Interests

Botanical Interests, Inc., supplier of quality seeds to independent garden centers and health food grocery stores, is extremely interested in helping schools with their school gardens. For schools needing NEW seed for their gardens, email shaynal@botanicalinterests.com for a 40% discount code off any seed purchased from botanicalinterests.com. Include the name of your school and your […]

City Green is Greening the City

City Green is a non-profit community garden organization currently working in Paterson, New Jersey.  Their “City Sprouts” program addresses the need for in school and after-school enrichment in the Paterson Public Schools, educating children on the environment, nutrition, and how to grow fresh healthy food. This following is an overview of City Green’s programs for […]

Support School Gardens – Contact Your Representative

On August 4, 2009, an amendment introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont to provide 2 million dollars to fund a “school community garden pilot program” was unanimously approved as part of the Senate Ag Appropriations Bill, which passed the Senate on the same date. Gardens are powerful educational tools, providing opportunities for children to […]

Smart By Nature: Schooling for Sustainability

Smart By Nature: Schooling for Sustainability By Michael K. Stone/Center for Ecoliteracy Foreword by Daniel Goleman, author of Ecological Intelligence Smart by Nature: Schooling for Sustainability portrays the growing sustainability movement in K-12 education, showcasing inspiring stories of public, independent, and charter schools across the country. This 216-page book describes strategies for greening the campus […]