We first planted carrot seeds in September. We harvested them in January. We also left a few plants to flower so we could save seeds from them. The flowers appeared towards the end of April and today, the end of July, they are ready to be harvested for seed. Allowing carrots to go to seeds […]
Job creation has been an important theme in our country the last couple of years. President Obama is struggling with it, the presumptive GOP nominee is struggling with it, and Congress is struggling with it. At John Muir High School in Pasadena, CA, three volunteers have come up with a school garden model that is […]
School’s out. Gardens are growing. During the summer you’ll want to inspire your children to stay active both physically and mentally. Reading and gardening both are excellent activities especially when the reading involves garden themes. Multi-award winner, Dawn Publications, of Nevada City, CA specializes in quality children’s books about nature. I have had the pleasure […]
LifeLab.org and California School Garden Network(csgn.org) are teaming up to compile a list of “One Bite Lessons” in preparation for the California School Garden Training Program’s Garden-Enhanced Nutrition Education (GENE) Workshops. This compilation of activities will end up being posted on the csgn.org site. What is a One Bite Lesson? A One Bite Lesson is an edible […]
“Getting Your Green Thumb” is a free, fun, and practical professional development series for primary or secondary educators. Classes cover topics in garden planning, gardening techniques, and curriculum connections. Each class includes classroom instruction, hands-on activities, practice in an outdoor garden space, and free materials. We welcome gardening beginners as well as those who are […]
Springtime means new plants sprouting from the soil and small transplants being added. If you have slugs or snails in your garden they will see these young, tender seedlings as dinner. One method we use to protect our seedlings is to create a ring of eggshells around them. Snails and slugs have soft underbellies and […]
Attracting birds to your garden is a good way to keep away harmful insects. A good project for pre-school and elementary school students is to make your own bird feeder. Its so simple… 1) Recycle toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls 2) Smear on peanut butter generously 3) Roll it in bird seed and […]