PHS gardeners had the pleasure of welcoming Su Wun Harris to the roof garden. Su is a chef and teaches culinary arts at the San Francisco Art Institute. Su shared her expertise as she guided our planning of Friday's party menu. Su had us envision what we want our party to be, showing us how to stay within our budget. At the same time tying the menu to foods we hope to grow in our garden this season. It was fun going through all the beautiful cook books and foodie magazine Su brought along to inspire our work. We are very excited about the menu we've planned and can hardly wait to work with Su in the kitchen! Yes, Su will return to PHS next Friday to manage us in the kitchen as we prepare all the foods for that evening's festivities!
Another bright note, PHS first graders worked up a sweat as they continued planting potato in our very own potato towers. They love working with the seventh graders and getting their hands dirty in our garden. It is amazing what they can accomplish in 25 minutes!
Friday, October 8, 2010
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The 2011-2012 Gardening Season Begins!
Our middle school gardening team has been busy planning their first project of the year. Last week they met during park lunch and decided on what fun things they would do with our first grade. Students thought it was time to amend the soil in our SIP containers and to plant strawberries and greens! This week they welcomed the first graders to the science deck garden. Students taught our first graders how to plant seedlings. Everyone was thrilled to see that our worms were still healthy and happy after the summer break. Please stay tuned for upcoming events and projects!
PHS Garden Club Welcomes Su-Wun Harris
Planning and Planting
Happy Holidays From the Garden Club and 1st Grade Gardeners!
A pretty pot and loving message for those near and dear!
PHS Gardeners at Fort Mason Community Garden
Another Productive Day With PHS First Grade!
A Wonderful Week for PHS Gardeners
The week was full of activity for all PHS gardeners. Tuesday the planting of tomatoes in topsy turvy containers continued. Hungry gardeners harvested strawberries to feast on as the reward for their labors.
Thursday the 7th and 8th grade students who have been responsible for the design, construction, ongoing maintenance and integration of the garden into school curriculum took the first grade to the Fort Mason community garden. This garden is the longest running community garden in America and the only community garden operating in a National Park. There has been a garden on this site for centuries with Native Americans working this specific piece of land prior to Europeans arriving.
We met with Steve and Dale. They did a wonderful job of making us feel welcome in their garden. We got a tour, did some work planting vegetables on both Dale's and Carole's plots, explored and created artful sketches of the beautiful sights we enjoyed. Finally, under the comforting shade of a heritage tree we sat together to share lunch and plenty of laugher! A truly perfect use of three hours!
Thank you to all the parents who made time to drive us and to share the day with us.
Thank you to Dale and Steve for sharing their passion for and knowledge of gardening with us.
Special thanks to Carole Denola for making the day possible!
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