Most of these are multicultural stories or poems; all were recommended by a team from The Poughkepsie Farm Prgoject at the 2017 City Growers Education Conference. The Ugly Vegetables Lin, Grace Side by Side/Lado a Lado: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez/La Historia de Dolores Huerta y Cesar Chavez Brown, Monica Laughing Tomatoes: And…
Try These Flowers For Tea
by PS 372 Garden Committee •
Several flowering herbs located in the teaching bed, such as calendula, lavender, anise hyssop and Tulsi/ Holy Basil, should be harvested frequently to promote plant growth. Students can pick these flowers and use them to make tea in a couple of hours, potpourri or a scented sachel. See recipes below. More info: Calendula ( Calendula officialis)…
Cucumbers Galore For Day 1 Summer School
by PS 372 Garden Committee •
Summer School Teachers: Here’s an easy-to-harvest and enjoy opportunity! There are 6 -8 cucumbers ready for harvest. Take your class to the garden, pick and wash one and let everyone sample. Salt optional.
Good News For Summer School Gardeners
by PS 372 Garden Committee •
In addition to a new sun shade in the actual garden, this year we have a calendar to help guide your gardening activities with students. You can download it from here or find it posted in the garden. Books are on the way, too. The garden committee has purchased some books recommended for elementary school gardeners by…