Weeds are in the eye of the beholder. This weed season, I offer three reasons to put your energy elsewhere.
Stone Soup for the Body, Soul, & Society as a Whole
Stone Soup encourages students to try a wide variety of vegetables while building classroom community through cuisine.
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.
Back to School Inspiration for Garden Educators
Grow your garden and your teaching practice with collaboration.
National Children and Youth Gardening Symposium Does Not Disappoint!
Daily highlights from an amazing conference will inspire you to build the future of your school garden program.
A School Garden Goes On Tour!
Inviting the community to tour your garden is an authentic opportunity to beautify a school campus.
Sunflowers Are Fun Flowers!
Sunflowers beckon your attention when in bloom just in time for back-to-school.
Garden to Cafeteria Can Make Farm to Table a Reality for School Lunch
Growing your own is an old idea with new legs, especially when it comes to school lunch.
One Teacher and Twelve Ecokids Tackle the Calendula Challenge
Making a salve from calendula is a great use for this prolific weed.
Got Bugs? Collecting and Analyzing Data to Learn About Invertebrates
When students engage like real scientists, they draw more accurate conclusions about garden organisms.
When Worm Weather Prevails
These engaging worm tales bring the worms indoors when it rains.