Growing Pride in the Garden

Growing Pride in the Garden

by | Jun 1, 2023 | Garden Stories

Youth gardens are such wonderful spaces for kids to build community, self-confidence, and so much more. The GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant, brought to you by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, is designed to bring the life-enhancing benefits of gardens...
Growing Food Curriculum

Growing Food Curriculum

by | May 15, 2023 | The Latest

Engage students in science learning through something they know and love – FOOD! We’re happy to share that the amazing Growing Food curriculum is now available in Spanish and English as a free digital download as part of the Seeds of Success Toolkit. Growing Food is...
The Pumpkin Smash at Zoller Garden

The Pumpkin Smash at Zoller Garden

by | May 3, 2023 | Garden Stories

For nearly seven years, the garden at Jessie T. Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady, NY, has been a classroom, a laboratory, a pizzeria, a confectionery, a composting center, and much more. "We work with around 500 students each year at the school, ranging in age...
National Survey Looks at Youth Garden Funding

National Survey Looks at Youth Garden Funding

by | Apr 21, 2023 | The Latest

The youth garden movement has grown steadily in the past decade as more educators, caregivers, and families get excited about garden-based learning opportunities for kids. With that, the number of national and state grants available for youth gardens has increased. To...
Lots of Compassion

Lots of Compassion

by | Apr 14, 2023 | The Latest

We are thrilled to share that we have partnered with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to offer a new grant program! Together, we’re announcing the new Lots of Compassion grant program, designed to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow...