Gleaning the Field

Inspired by Two Mission-Driven Businesses

I’ve doubled down since the pandemic and centered my teaching on the science of stress, self-care as a radical act of resistance, and trauma-informed practices.

Confessions of a Halloween Trickster

Truth be told, I’ve never handed out candy for trick-or-treat. I prefer to share garden treats instead. Find out what this year’s trick will be.

Building Resilience with Robust Vision

School gardens with a robust vision are more likely to build resilience in the wake of many challenges.

Four Keys to Grant Collaboration: A Farm-to-School Success Story

Farm to School recently announced record-setting funding for feeding and teaching kids. Read these tips as you think about your grant proposal.

A Somber Summer Solstice

To celebrate organizations who are leading the way in the face of social inequity and racial injustice in outdoor education, this month’s post highlights curated resources for building resilience and confronting silence.

Extolling the Virtues of a Snail

If the snail is already not your favorite animal, Escargot would like you to reconsider.

Steps for Designing a Children’s Garden

Celebrate National Garden Month by engaging the youngest gardeners to design their own spaces to engage and explore.

Being a Curious Birder

Becoming a curious birder may be just the antidote you need to get through 2020!

“Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli!” and Other Halloween Reads

Stay safe this Halloween with creative planting activities and not-so-scary vegetable books.

Cooking Up Food Education

As a former classroom teacher, I can attest to the powerful pull food has for students.

The Ambiguous Loss of Outdoor Education

Amidst the health and safety concerns, I’ve started to mourn the loss of access to outdoor learning spaces.

Growing a Garden as a Metaphor for Hope

Fighting racial injustice must begin somewhere. For me, that somewhere is hope.

Especially Now, Weed Mindfully

Weeds are in the eye of the beholder. This weed season, I offer three reasons to put your energy elsewhere.

Kinders Count…Bees!

To engage kindergarteners in local, place-based investigation of bees, we ground the investigation in a real-life phenomenon: What kind of bees are in our school garden?

Bedazzle with Bulbs!

Bulbs are easy to cultivate and fun to study in the school garden, even for the youngest learners.

A Rave Review of “the School Garden Curriculum” by Kaci Rae Christopher

In the School Garden Curriculum, Christopher offers a rare gem in the field of garden-based learning that clearly capitalizes on her numerous years of experience leading children in learning outdoors.

Crowdfunding Successes (and Challenges) for Garden-Based Education

With the right combination of planning and prowess, crowdfunding is a viable way to raise money for garden-based education.

How Do You Like Your Zs?

Following these garden-to-cafeteria guidelines eased the way for a motivated group of teachers, students, food service professionals, and community members.