Year End Appeal: A Call to Action for School Garden Educators and Supporters Alike

Given the challenges schools have faced in the last two years, garden teachers (and kids) need more support from the community than ever before.

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.

Guest Post: Try “One Bite” Salsa Straight from the Garden

Despite the fact that I am not an expert gardener, I still find the importance and joy of sharing my experiences with food, the connection between garden-to-classroom and farm-to-table lessons.

Celebrate Summer’s Bounty with a Triple Tomato Taste Test

The Triple Tomato Taste lesson is a perfect way to connect home and school in meaningful ways during Food Literacy Month!

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.