by Beth Saunders | Feb 3, 2022 | Garden Stories
A friend of Colah compares her to a tree – grounded, growing, and thriving, despite an ever-changing environment. Like many gardeners, Colah Tawkin has learned many life lessons from plants, especially what they can teach us about resilience and adaptability. “Plants...
by Lily Nguyen | Jan 5, 2022 | Garden Stories
KidsGardening defines Inclusion as: belonging, voice, community, and safety. Having “Inclusive Signage” in the garden means incorporating these aspects in outdoor learning spaces through visual signs. Nicole Dugat, Executive Director of Schoolyard Roots, shares how...
by Lily Nguyen | Jan 2, 2022 | Garden Stories
On November 18, 2021 during an Instagram Live “Garden Story,” Lily Nguyen, Education Specialist at KidsGardening, interviewed Grace Lin about her experience gardening and growing up, and how her experiences shaped her work as a children’s book author. The following...
by Lily Nguyen | Dec 16, 2021 | Garden Stories
Wambui Ippolito’s favorite garden is her grandmother’s in East Africa. Her grandmother would return from the city after work and tend to her vegetables, where she and Wambui would bond amongst the flourishing beans, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. “It made me feel very...
by Lily Nguyen | Nov 4, 2021 | Garden Stories
A Relaxing Garden in Puerto Rico Young Perla Sofía riding her tricycle. When asked about her favorite garden memory, Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago recalls wandering around the streets of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, peeking over her neighbors’ fences to see what they were...
by Lily Nguyen | Sep 2, 2021 | Garden Stories
Growing School Gardens: A Virtual Tour Picture your school garden — or any garden — in your head. What's your favorite fruit or vegetable to grow or eat? Arugula." says Tristana Pirkl, program manager of the School Garden Support Organization (SGSO) Network....
