by Beth Saunders | Mar 23, 2023 | The Latest
A youth garden provides opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through plant-based and garden-based activities. But how do we design youth gardens to facilitate play, learning, and engagement for all kids? Enter KidsGardening's Landscape Design for Youth...
by Beth Saunders | Mar 1, 2023 | Garden Stories
In 2015, Abraxas Continuation High School in Poway, CA, began a school garden by transforming a rarely used tennis court into a thriving outdoor classroom. Teacher Bob Lutticken and several colleagues worked with students to build 40 raised beds (covering half of the...
by Beth Saunders | Feb 24, 2023 | The Latest
With a bit of knowledge and creative thinking, meadowscaping allows us to transform lawns, playgrounds, empty lots, unused paved spaces, and patios into havens for plants and animals. KidsGardening is excited to team up with our longtime friends at American Meadows to...
by Beth Saunders | Feb 1, 2023 | Garden Stories
At Mannsdale Upper Elementary School (MUES) in Madison, Mississippi, third- to fifth-grade students work together to grow and sell produce in a multitude of ways. Trays of microgreens thrive under grow lights. More than 20 hydroponic stations produce lettuce, bok...
by Beth Saunders | Jan 6, 2023 | The Latest
Sowing the Seeds for Successful Edible Gardens Edible school garden programs are vital components of robust farm to school initiatives. Serving both youth and educators, they build awareness of food production, grow an appreciation for local food systems, and...
