Friday, March 13, 2015

Middle School Students Celebrate Pi's Eve by Gardening with PHS' First Grade

It was a wonderfully productive day in PHS' school garden. We were thrilled to welcome first graders to our edible garden. Together we tackled three big projects. The worms received a lovely meal made of food scraps from school lunches. It appears our worms love the snacks we prepare. Our worms grow in number and size. Henry became fond of one special worm and named it "Tickles!" The kale has come to the end of its season. Kale was removed and sent to the green bin. Arugula, cauliflower and beets were planted in the kale's place. Charly taught a team of students how to turn eggs, milk and brioche bread into french toast. This delicious snack was prepared for first graders and other community members found working in the building.  It was a full and rewarding working lunch. Happy Pi Day! 
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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

PHS Garden Club Welcomes Su-Wun Harris
Planning and Planting

Happy Holidays From the Garden Club and 1st Grade Gardeners!

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

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!