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Square Foot Gardening
TODAY’S LESSON– Square Foot Gardening LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Garden Educator Allie, Executive Director Jesse and his two kids Miriam and Moses to learn about a helpful gardening technique called “square foot gardening.” In this lesson, students will: Define square foot gardening and understand why it is used by farmers Learn […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 17, 2020
In Education, Green Heart at Home, School Gardens
Growing a Food Scrap Garden
As people have more time on their hands and are looking to minimize trips to the grocery store or local market, home gardens are surging. And while some may have garden beds or designated garden space at their homes, in many cases all it takes is some fruit or veggie scraps, water and a shallow […]
Green Heart Smoothies
TODAY’S LESSON- Making Green Heart Smoothies LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will join Green Heart Project Farm to School Program Coordinator and Garden Educator Allie for a culinary lesson on how to make a smoothie. In this lesson, students will: Learn how to follow a recipe to make a smoothie Identify a variety of […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 13, 2020
In Cooking, Education, Green Heart at Home, Recipes, Uncategorized
Good Bug, Bad Bug Garden Exploration
TODAY’S LESSON- GOOD BUG, BAD BUG GARDEN EXPLORATION LESSON CONTENT: In today’s lesson, we will join Green Heart Project Farm to School Program Coordinator Allie and Garden Coordinator Rachel for a garden exploration activity focused on bugs! In this lesson, students will: Define the word ecosystem and understand what makes up our garden ecosystem Learn […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 10, 2020
In Education, Green Heart at Home, School Gardens
Spring Bloom Poetry
Though for many of our Charleston County School District students it’s Spring Break, our gardens are in full bloom and we’re feeling creatively inspired by the sounds, sites, and smells of spring! TODAY’S LESSON- Spring Bloom Poetry LESSON CONTENT- In today’s lesson, we will find inspiration from the spring season and use this inspiration to […]
Posted by Amanda Howell
On April 8, 2020
In Education, Green Heart at Home, School Gardens