The longest day of the year has come and gone. The tomatoes are standing tall. The garden is full of fresh salad greens. There are three beds of potatoes, a vibrant strawberry patch, and an African Garden. This is a great start to the summer thanks to all of the classes who planted vegetables this spring!
Suzie, Kristen, and Sonia's classes planted beans, sunflowers, and peas in the garden. Suzie's class also planted milkweed for the butterflies. Ariel and Sam's classes planted potatoes, tomatoes, basil, peppers, squash, and cucumbers. KC's class planted flowers and harvested strawberries.
Emily's fifth grade class planted an African Garden including collard greens, watermelon, squash, okra, and peanuts. Together we discussed how these fruits and vegetables originated in Africa and are now some of American's favorite foods.
Students from Lynn Brown's class came down to the garden to grow seedlings for a model of a rooftop garden that they created. The setting of their garden is Casablanca and its purpose is to provide a variety of nutritious affordable food for people living in the city.
The garden is all set for the Summer Youth Program. This year the program will begin in August. Interns will take care of the garden, learn how to cook with vegetables from the garden, and examine local sustainable food systems.
Save the day! The interns will be hosting a Summer Garden Party on August 18. We will be inviting all King Open Families for an afternoon full of food and fun in the garden! Keep your eyes peeled on the ListServe!
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