How to grow potatoes with kids
One of the most challenging aspects of growing food in school gardens is choosing crops that can reliably be harvested within the school year. Potatoes
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School gardens require strategic planning and planting to line up a harvest within the school year. Read posts on how to plant crops specific to the school garden context with tips on how to guide young children during the planting and harvesting process.
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Growing space tomatoes with the Tomatosphere project
If you haven’t heard me say it before, it is worth repeating that literally EVERYTHING can be taught in a school garden! And that includes
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How To Plant Peas With Kids
Gardening with kids opens up a wide opportunity to try new veggies and to grow your own favourites. Peas are an easy and reliable crop
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Flanders Field Poppies Project: A Meaningful Way to Remember
Flanders Field Poppies Remembrance Day can be an abstract and complicated topic for small children. Where we live, and across most of the commonwealth, Remembrance
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How To Grow Pumpkins With Kids
If you are going to have a school garden, then be sure to plan some space to grow your own pumpkins. They’re easy to grow,
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How to Grow Broad Beans With Kids
How To Grow Broad Beans Broad Beans, frequently also referred to as Fava beans, are easy to grow and harvest in any children’s garden. Their
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How To Grow Carrots With Kids
How to Grow Carrots With Kids Carrots can be tricky to grow. Some gardeners have great luck growing them, while others have nothing but trouble.
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How To Grow Rhubarb With Kids
How to Grow Rhubarb One of the most challenging aspects of running a school gardening program is planning and planting to coincide with a harvest before the
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How to Grow Kale With Kids
Of all the edible garden crops you can plant, kale has the reputation of the being the easiest and most resilient. It doesn’t take much
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How to Grow Garlic With Kids
Of all the crops you can grow with kids, garlic is one of the easiest and most rewarding. Read on to learn how to grow
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